City of Vaughan holds curbside giveaways as sustainability initiatives

One person's trash may be another person's treasure

yorkregion.com
Brian Capitao
May 25, 2023

The City of Vaughan is once again doing curbside giveaways.

Residents can place items they no longer want that are in good condition on their property (next to the sidewalk or curb) for others to take.

This initiative gives items new life by introducing them to a circular economy and keeps them out of landfills. It also encourages recycling and helps builds a more sustainable city.

Participate in the 2023 Curbside Giveaway Days on the following weekends:

• 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

 

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. The City of Vaughan asks that they are removed by 5 p.m. Sunday night or risk resulting in a bylaw violation.

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 on social media 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.

 

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.
• 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 LEFTOVER ITEMS?

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