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Curbside Giveaway Days Are Back!
Oct. 23 to 24
 
One person’s unwanted but reusable items are someone else’s treasure. During Curbside Giveaway Days, 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

  • Download and print a "FREE - Curbside Giveaway" Sign (PDF) for your items.
  • Only take items that are marked "free."
  • Share your offerings and great finds using #VaughanCurbsideGiveaway.
  • Keep items you do not want to give away close to your house, 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. Please do not block traffic or driveways.

Staying safe during COVID-19

  • Adhere to the current restrictions and gathering limits in place.
  • Do not set-up or swap items if you are anyone in your household exhibits and Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Do not set-out or participate if you have been in close contact with anyone who has tested positive for Covid-19.
  • Avoid all close contact. Stay 2-metres away from others.
  • After picking up an item, thoroughly clean and disinfect it, 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 or cough into your sleeve or tissue and wash your hands afterwards.
  • Wear a mask when physical distancing cannot be maintained and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
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. Instead place garbage out for collection on your scheduled garbage collection day.
  • Items that can be infested with bed bugs (e.g. mattresses, upholstered furniture or bedding linens). 
  • Baby walkers, car seats or other items listed on the Consumer Product Safety Bureau.
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.
Please note: The contents of this webpage and other information provided by the City about Curbside Giveaway Days is intended as helpful advice only; they are 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 the goods being given away or acquired.
 

 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.
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 Related Links

 
  • Backyard composting
  • Grasscycling
  • Set out and large items
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Waste collection schedule
  • Winter placement of materials
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Waste Collection Bylaw 135-2017 (PDF)
  • York Region Garbage and Recycling

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