What is old is new again during curbside giveaway
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Vaughan’s first event welcomes spring cleaners and
treasure hunters
One person’s reusables is another person’s riches. The City of Vaughan is launching its very first curbside giveaway event, which offers residents the chance to part with unwanted, gently used items and treasure hunters the opportunity to discover a few gems. The first of six weekends takes place Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Items can be placed at the curb on Saturday starting at 7 a.m. Unclaimed items must be removed by 5 p.m. on Sunday.
One person’s reusables is another person’s riches. The City of Vaughan is launching its very first curbside giveaway event, which offers residents the chance to part with unwanted, gently used items and treasure hunters the opportunity to discover a few gems. The first of six weekends takes place Saturday, May 27 and Sunday, May 28. Items can be placed at the curb on Saturday starting at 7 a.m. Unclaimed items must be removed by 5 p.m. on Sunday.
Books,
furniture, small appliances, sports equipment, toys, tools and kitchen gadgets
are some examples of acceptable reusable items that can be put out. Pieces placed
curbside must have a “FREE – Curbside Giveaway” sign on them and treasure
hunters should only take things marked as such. Residents should ensure
bicycles and other personal items are put away during this time so they aren’t
taken by mistake. Products listed on Health Canada’s consumer product safety
website (such as baby walkers or car seats) are not acceptable items.
Curbside
giveaways help to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by giving useful
items a new life. They also promote reuse, contribute to a more sustainable
city and build a stronger community. Residents are encouraged to participate by
walking or cycling around the neighbourhood. The five other 2017 curbside
giveaway weekends are scheduled for:
- Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25
- Saturday, July 29 and Sunday, July 30
- Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27
- Saturday, Sept. 30 and Sunday, Oct. 1
- Saturday, Oct. 28 and Sunday, Oct. 29
Participants
can use #curbsideVAUGHAN on Twitter or join our Facebook event to either post
pictures of items they’ve put out or search for items of interest. Unclaimed reusable
items can be donated to a local charity. If the item is considered to be
garbage, it should be disposed of on the regular waste collection day. Curbside
limits and set-out rules apply. For more information, visit vaughan.ca/waste.