Sharing Things When Checking Out

[jlmarr]

Is there any best place to look for announcements of things left up for grabs when we check out? Or is it always "just take it to the ice vending room"?

 

[DonMacGregor]

There are several Facebook groups dedicated to sharing leftover items. DVC Free Cycle is one of them.

 

[CarolynFH]

Occasionally people will post in the DISboards DVC Resorts forum or the Disney Resorts forum if they have things.

 

[Candlelady]

We give our extras to Bell Services when leaving at BCV. They use the food/drink in their break room. At least that's what they told me.

 

[DisTravels]

We give our extras to Bell Services when leaving at BCV. They use the food/drink in their break room. At least that's what they told me.

Nice way to give back to the staff

 

[Sandisw]

We give our extras to Bell Services when leaving at BCV. They use the food/drink in their break room. At least that's what they told me.

We leave ours for the housekeepers. We were told they can keep anything that is not opened.

 

[GoingSince1990]

I always hope that the maid will be able to keep the leftover snacks, unopened seltzers and beers etc., as an extra tip.

 

[lowlight]

We leave them in laundry room. Holiday stroller Lights, glow bracelets, unused ponchos etc. maybe that isn’t the best place, but we’ve found shared stuff there previously.

 

[DisTravels]

We leave ours for the housekeepers. We were told they can keep anything that is not opened.

Good to know. I wasn't sure if housekeepers were allowed to keep anything (concerns with the possibility of being accused of theft)

 

[Best Aunt]

We leave them in laundry room. Holiday stroller Lights, glow bracelets, unused ponchos etc. maybe that isn’t the best place, but we’ve found shared stuff there previously.

This is controversial, but I can't find the previous threads about it.

 

[BeachClub2014]

We leave ours for the housekeepers. We were told they can keep anything that is not opened.

We do this as well, with a note and tip thanking them.

 

[lowlight]

This is controversial, but I can't find the previous threads about it.

I’ll have to see if I can find the thread, I’m surprised it could be controversial.

 

[SheSingsAlong]

I’ll have to see if I can find the thread, I’m surprised it could be controversial.

I think the biggest controversy I've heard is regarding leaving leftover alcohol in Laundry or in the Hallway - people are concerned about kids getting into it.

 

[lowlight]

I think the biggest controversy I've heard is regarding leaving leftover alcohol in Laundry or in the Hallway - people are concerned about kids getting into it.

Oh wow, I never even assumed someone would do that, that’s a huge liability. I only leave unopened items that aren’t food/drink related. I’ve found a few handy things in the laundry and it was a nice gesture I’ve wanted to pay forward.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

We give our unopened groceries to cast members, typically those in Bell Services or Resort Activities.

 

[TimmyP]

We always use Bell on checkout and offer the unopened items to them....they will ususally take everything.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I think the biggest controversy I've heard is regarding leaving leftover alcohol in Laundry or in the Hallway - people are concerned about kids getting into it.

Who on God’s green Earth has leftover alcohol??

 

[Best Aunt]

Here is a prior thread:

https://www.disboards.com/threads/d...items-in-public-places.3913483/#post-64688109

While the title makes it sound like it could be a safety issue, some people also are of the "I don't want to deal with your junk while I'm trying to do laundry" opinion. (The items being left are not just unopened food items.)

I know there have been other threads as well.

 

[AnnaS]

I have seen unopened items left in the laundry rooms. I have never noticed more than a couple of items. Vero - I have seen beach chairs.

If we are flying and have any leftovers - I have left them in the room or in the laundry room if it's an item or two. The resorts have their own FB page/group - many will advertise they are leaving their unopened items outside of their door (give room #) while they are getting ready to check out.

 

[Best Aunt]

Here is another prior thread:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/laundry-room-donations.3927588/