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Curbside Giveaway Events

Curbside Giveaway Weekends

Due to COVID-19, these events have been cancelled until further notice.

Spring cleaners and treasure hunters unite! One person’s unwanted but reusable items are someone else’s treasure. During Curbside Giveaway Weekends, place used items that are in good condition on your property (next to the sidewalk or curb) for others to take. This initiative gives useful items a new life while keeping them out of landfill. It also encourages recycling, builds a stronger community and contributes to a more sustainable city.

Mark items with a “FREE – Curbside Giveaway” sign (PDF) and set them out between 7 a.m. Saturday morning, and 5 p.m. Sunday night. Remember, material not removed by dusk on Sunday could result in a by-law violation; participants must remember to retrieve their items by 5 p.m.

Curbside giveaway etiquette and safety tips

Place signs on items with the word “FREE – Curbside Giveaway.”
Keep items you do not want to give away close to your house, or inside to avoid confusion.
Give Away items should still be in good condition for re-use.
Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear.
Obey traffic laws at all times (e.g., don't block traffic, park illegally or block people's driveways with a vehicle).
Material must be removed from the curb by dusk Sunday evening - treasures not removed can result in a by-law violation.

What can be placed at the curb?

appliances – remove all doors from large appliances
artwork
bicycles
clothes
computers and electronics
dishes, cutlery
furniture (no glass panels)
books/movies/CDs
kitchen gadgets, utensils
musical instruments
plants, potted trees
pots and pans
sporting goods, toys
tools
usable paint and building materials
yard and garden tools and equipment
other durable goods

What shouldn’t be placed at the curb?

items that are not re-usable
dangerous/illegal items
mattresses

Visit the Consumer Product Safety Bureau to find out about items that aren’t safe to give away.

What can I do with left over items?

Donate items to local charitable, non-profit organizations, or community groups.
Post items for sale on-line on various selling sites or groups.
If putting items in the garbage, place materials out on garbage collection day - curbside limits and set-out rules apply.

Contact Information

Environmental Services

Phone: 905-832-2281

Fax: 905-303-2005

Email: accessvaughan@vaughan.ca

Location:

Joint Operations Centre
2800 Rutherford Rd.
Vaughan, ON L4K 2N9

Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.