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Find out how long Acadia University holds lost items before they are donated or disposed of, based on its official Lost and Found policy.

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

📎 Suggested Links

• Lost and Found Policy (PDF)

• Safety and Security Services Overview 

• Department of Safety and Security Homepage

📝 Special Notes:

• All inquiries should be directed to the Safety & Security office at 902-585-1103 orsecurity@acadiau.ca

• 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