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Place to put commons dishes?

It would be so lit if there was a little bin or something to put dishes during off hours! I sometimes forget when commons closes and feel bad leaving it on a table or taking it home.

Excellent idea. We can make this happen. More details to come

UPDATE: There will be bin available at the exit door of Commons in main hallway by the end of day today (1/22).

Best,

Michael

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