Stories about "Clean Sweep"
At Clean Sweep, students’ stuff makes great yard sale finds
Friday, June 28, 2019 1:06 pm
The hundreds of people who entered Underhill saw a cornucopia of college life, from a wall of bedding to a pile of yoga mats to electric kettles and an Egyptian drum.
Calling all bargain-hunters: Clean Sweep returns June 20 for 15th year
Thursday, June 4, 2015 1:08 pm
Bates College presents its 15th annual Clean Sweep "garage sale" on June 20 at the Underhill Arena, 145 Russell St.
Clean Sweep 2014: ‘These swords are awesome!’
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 11:48 am
Clean Sweep 2014: reducing waste, strengthening community bonds and generating money for nonprofit organizations.
Clean Sweep, a ‘garage sale on a massive scale,’ returns to L-A on June 14
Wednesday, June 4, 2014 9:00 am
A garage sale on a massive scale, Bates presents its annual Clean Sweep on June 14.
Clean Sweep 2013 raises nearly $17,000 for local organizations
Monday, July 8, 2013 10:15 am
Bates' 2013 Clean Sweep sale raised nearly $17,000 for local nonprofits.
Attention, L-A shoppers! Bates’ popular Clean Sweep sale returns June 15
Friday, May 31, 2013 1:18 pm
Bates' popular "Clean Sweep" sale returns for the 13th year on Saturday, June 15.
‘Clean Sweep’ sale raises record $21,000 to support local nonprofits
Friday, June 29, 2012 9:40 am
The 12th annual Clean Sweep sale raised a record $21,223 that will be divided among participating nonprofit organizations.
Clean Sweep, Bates College’s ‘garage sale,’ returns for 12th year
Friday, June 1, 2012 2:48 pm
The June 16 Clean Sweep is a "garage sale" on a massive scale that benefits the environment, community organizations and countless satisfied shoppers.
Clean Sweep raises more than $16,000 for local nonprofits
Thursday, July 7, 2011 1:04 pm
The 11th annual Clean Sweep, Bates College's green "garage sale" of appliances, furniture, electronics and other goods donated by departing students, raised $16,540 in proceeds that will be divided among 13 local nonprofit organizations.
Events Schedule: Summer 2011, revised
Monday, June 13, 2011 8:40 am
Hello from Bates! Here is a revised preview of public events at the college during summer 2011.