Residents are invited to take part in the Region’s Curbside Giveaway Day on May 4

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Whitby, Ontario - Building on the success of last year's event, the Curbside Giveaway Day is back. Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items in good condition-clearly marked as "Free"-on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.

When: Saturday, May 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Where: Residents in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge and Whitby are encouraged to take part by placing their unwanted items-that may still be useful for others-at the curb on Curbside Giveaway Day.

How to participate:

• Check out the full list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
• Mark all your items "Free" that you wish to give away and place them at the curb on Giveaway Day.
• Please return unclaimed items into your home by 7 p.m., or:
  • Donate to charity.
  • Give to a local thrift shop.
  • Post them on a free classifieds website, such as Kijiji, Varage or Facebook Marketplace.
• Material left at the curb after the Curbside Giveaway Day will be subject to by-law enforcement.

Reminders:

• Baby items such as car seats and cribs should not be placed at the curb for safety reasons.
• Remember to obey all traffic laws and to watch for children.
• Do not block traffic, sidewalks or place items on the road.
• Do not trespass on other people's property, block other people's driveway or park illegally.
• Please continue to follow safe and sanitary practices when participating in a giveaway:
  • Clean and disinfect items prior to the giveaway.
  • Clothing or other fabric items should be laundered prior to the giveaway. We also recommend laundering any clothing you have acquired.
• For additional guidance: Facts for Garage Sale Vendors - Canada.ca.

Why: Curbside Giveaway Day events are an opportunity to reduce the amount of garbage going to disposal by giving away your unwanted items or by going on a treasure hunt to find some new-to-you items. It's a fun way to help the environment while connecting with your community.

For more details, visit durham.ca/CurbsideGiveaway.

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