Curbside Giveaway Days are back!
Set out gently used items for others to discover on May 27 and 28
Do you have clothes you no longer wear? What about gently used toys that your children have grown out of? Or any unused kitchen gadgets taking up cupboard space? Don’t throw them away – save them for the City of Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days, which are back this weekend! This waste reduction program allows 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!
The full schedule for the 2023 Curbside Giveaway Days is as follows:
- Saturday, May 27 to Sunday, May 28
- Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, June 25
- Saturday, July 29 to Sunday, July 30
- Saturday, Aug. 26 to Sunday, Aug. 27
- Saturday, Sept. 23 to Sunday, Sept. 24
- Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Oct. 29
How to participate
Here’s all you need to know to make Curbside Giveaway Days a success:
- 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.
- Share pictures of your items using #VaughanCurbGiveaway on social media.
- Keep items you do not want to give away close to your home or inside to avoid confusion.
- Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear.
- Only take items that are marked “free.”
- Respect private property and do not walk on people’s lawns or gardens.
- Obey traffic laws at all times – please do not block traffic or driveways.
What items can be placed at the curb
Not sure what you should be placing out for Curbside Giveaway Days? Here are some examples:
- books, CDs and DVDs
- furniture and small appliances
- sports equipment and toys
- yard and gardening equipment (e.g. lawnmowers, shovels and rakes)
- kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
- construction materials (e.g. nails, paint and wood) and tools
- artwork and mirrors
- electronics
- clothing
Read for a complete list of 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 Bureau are 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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