05/20/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/20/2024 08:02
Curbside Giveaway Days on May 25 and 26!
Your 'trash' is another person's treasure - at least, that's the case during the City of Vaughan's Curbside Giveaway Days! Do you have gently used clothing, sports equipment, books or kitchen gadgets you no longer want or need? Set them at the curb during Curbside Giveaway Days, which is kicking off this weekend!
Curbside Giveaway Days is a waste reduction program encouraging you to place gently used items at the curb of your property for your neighbours to come and take, free of charge. You can also visit other participating properties in your community to find new treasures for yourself! This is an excellent way to clear out your unwanted belongings while not contributing to garbage landfills.
The full schedule for the 2024 Curbside Giveaway Days is as follows:
How to participate
Participating in Curbside Giveaway Days is easy! Here's how:
Place your materials curbside on the morning of designated Curbside Giveaway Days, beginning at 7 a.m.
Any items that are not claimed must be brought in by 5 p.m. on Sunday. Items left at the curb after that time could result in a by-law violation.
Download and print a "FREE" curbside giveaway poster(PDF) to place on your items.
What items can be placed at the curb
Unsure what you should be placing out for Curbside Giveaway Days? Here are some examples:
Read for a complete listof what is recommended to be placed at the curb.
What items should not be placed at the curb
Items that could be infested with bed bugs, such as mattresses, upholstered furniture or bedding linens, should not be set out for Curbside Giveaway Days. Baby walkers, car seats and other items listed on the Consumer Product Safety Bureauare not safe to give away.
Information provided by the City about Curbside Giveaway Days is intended as helpful advice only; it is not legally binding. Curbside Giveaway Day participants are responsible for the goods they are giving away and the goods they are acquiring. The City of Vaughan does not accept any liability for any actions taken by participants in the giveaway days or for the type or quality of goods being given away or acquired.
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