Bi-Annual Curbside Giveaway is back
June 14 @ 7:00 am
FREE
Curbside Giveaway Day events are organized in cooperation with the local municipalities, where residents place unwanted items in good condition—clearly marked FREE—on their curb for anyone to pick up. At the end of the Giveaway Day, residents return unclaimed items to their home.
Please ensure items whether new or used, are safe and meet current regulatory requirements. It is important to only place items that are in good condition. The Region is not responsible for quality of items placed out for the Curbside Giveaway Day.
Rules and Guidelines
- Mark all the items you wish to give away as “free” and secure the labels with tape.
- Remember to obey all traffic laws and watch for children.
- Do not block traffic, sidewalks, or place items on the road.
- Do not trespass on other people’s property, block other people’s driveways or park illegally.
Please continue to follow safe and sanitary practices when participating in the giveaway:
- Clean and disinfect tables and items prior to the swap.
- Clothing or other fabric items should be laundered prior to the giveaway. We also recommend laundering any clothing you have acquired.
- For additional guidance: Facts for Garage Sale Vendors – Canada.ca.
Acceptable Items
Please clean and disinfect all items prior to the swap.
- Appliances
- Bicycles
- Tools
- Furniture
- Books/movies/DVDs
- Kitchen utensils
- Building materials
- Computers and electronics
- Yard and garden equipment
- Clothes
- Usable paint
- Sporting goods
- Musical instruments
- Plants, potted trees, etc.
- Other durable goods
Unacceptable Items
Please do not put out any items with a potential safety risk.
- Opened or used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Garbage or recyclables
- Chemicals of any kind
- Weapons of any kind
- Food items
- Mattresses (potential for bedbug infestation)
- Broken furniture
- Dangerous/illegal items
- Car/booster seats
- Baby gates and walkers
- Cribs/cradles
Check for consumer product recalls posted by Health Canada.
Unclaimed Items
- Please remove items remaining at the curb by 7 p.m.
- Material left at the curb after the Curbside Giveaway Day will be subject to by-law enforcement.
- Unwanted items that are in good condition can be posted in a local buy and sell group.
- Listed below are only some organizations and charities in Durham that accept gently used items for donation. Please contact the organization in advance to ensure it accepts materials or items you’d like to donate. There are many grassroots organizations working to support others, we encourage residents to explore available options.