🔹 How long are items kept in the Lost & Found at Acadia University 🔹 When are unclaimed items thrown out or donated 🔹 What’s the retention period for lost property 🔹 How long do I have to claim something I lost 🔹 Does Acadia donate unclaimed items

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Acadia University’s Lost and Found policy outlines how long different types of items are held before they’re donated or discarded:

  • 👕 Clothing items are kept for 30 days

  • 📱 Non-clothing items (like electronics, books, keys, wallets) are kept for 90 days

  • 🧴 Health-sensitive items (e.g. used water bottles, earplugs, footwear) are disposed of immediately for hygiene reasons

If items aren’t claimed within the retention period, they may be:

Tip: If you’ve lost something, contact the Safety & Security office as soon as possible — they’re open 24/7 and keep detailed records to help reunite items with their owners.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

  • Retention period: The amount of time an item is held before disposal or donation

  • Unclaimed property: Items not retrieved within the designated timeframe

  • Health-sensitive items: Objects that pose a hygiene risk and are not stored

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📝 Special Notes:

  • All inquiries should be directed to the Safety & Security office at 902-585-1103 or

  • Items can be turned in at any academic or administrative office — Security will collect and log them

  • You may need to provide a description or proof of ownership to claim your item

  • The Lost and Found is located in Room 519 of the Students’ Union Building

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