This Saturday, June 13th, Curbside Giveaway Day is back to help you turn your unwanted goods into someone else’s treasure.
Curbside Giveaway Day is an event organized in co-operation with the local area municipalities, where residents can place unwanted items still in good condition and clearly marked as “Free” on their curb for anyone to pick up.
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.
At the end of the Curbside Giveaway Day, residents should bring any items that were not taken back into their homes. The timing of the event is from 7 am to 7 pm. All Durham residents are encouraged to participate.
How to participate:
- Check out the full list of acceptable and unacceptable items.
- Mark all 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 pm or; donate them 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:
- Please ensure any items you retrieve from the curb are clearly marked as “Free.” If they are not marked, consider checking in with the item owner before claiming it.
- 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. Laundering any clothing you have acquired is recommended.
For additional guidance you can look at Facts for Garage Sale Vendors – Canada.ca.
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