Don’t ‘fall’ behind on clutter

Oct. 16, 2021 10:00 a.m.
​Participate in Curbside Giveaway Days on Oct. 23 and 24

 

Who says a home refresh can only happen in the spring? Get rid of clutter and make room for new items in the fall through the City’s last Curbside Giveaway Days of the year on Saturday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 24. Instead of putting gently used items in the garbage, help reduce waste sent to landfills by placing them at the curb for reuse by others. Or, visit other participating properties to discover free hidden treasures to take for yourself.

To participate, materials can be placed curbside and marked “FREE” on Saturday, Oct. 23, beginning at 7 a.m. Any items that are not claimed must be brought in by 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 24. Items left at the curb after that time could result in a by-law violation.

Here are a few tips and tricks for successfully participating:

  • Download and print a FREE curb alert poster (PDF) for your items.
  • Only take items that are marked “FREE.”
  • Keep items you do not want to give away close to your home or inside to avoid confusion.
  • Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear.
  • Respect private property and do not walk on people’s lawns or gardens.
  • Obey traffic laws at all times – do not block traffic or driveways.
  • Share your offerings and great finds using #VaughanCurbGiveaway on social media.

Not sure what you should place on the curb? Books, toys, games, DVDs, furniture, small appliances and kitchen gadgets make for great finds. Items that are not reusable are listed on the Consumer Product Safety Bureau. Visit the City’s website for a complete list of what items are recommended for Giveaway Days.

To ensure the safety of everyone participating, please follow these safety tips from York Region Public Health:

  • Adhere to the current restrictions and gathering limits in place.
  • Do not set out or swap items if you or anyone in your household exhibits any COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Do not participate if you have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • Avoid all close contact. Stay two metres away from others.
  • Clean and disinfect items after picking them up and avoid choosing things that are too difficult to clean.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer after handling items or completing the swap.
  • Sneeze and cough into your sleeve or tissue and wash your hands afterward.
  • Wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

To learn more about Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days, visit the City’s website. 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.

Waste Reduction Week

Did you know the City of Vaughan is celebrating Waste Reduction Week starting Monday, Oct. 18, until Sunday, Oct. 24? The City will provide tips on how residents can reduce their household waste, build many new and simple waste-less habits and learn about our shared responsibility to the planet to cut down on waste. Subscribe to Vaughan News and follow the official corporate channels on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn to read daily waste reduction tips and information.

The City also challenges you to share your waste reduction efforts with a selfie or another picture or video using the hashtag #VaughanWastesLess on social media. For more information on waste services in Vaughan, visit vaughan.ca/waste.

The City of Vaughan is a leader in waste management. Vaughan’s early commitment to York Region’s SM4RT Living Plan (Waste Management Master Plan) further strengthens that leadership. This plan identifies initiatives that set the stage for waste management to 2059 and beyond, focusing on the four Rs: reduce, reuse, recycle and recover – working toward building a circular economy and a “world in which nothing goes to waste.”

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