Do you have gently used items you want to get rid of, but you don’t want the fuss of hosting a garage sale? That’s where the City of Vaughan’s Curbside Giveaway Days comes in!

This waste reduction program allows you to place clothing, sports equipment, books and much more at the curb for others to come and take, free of charge, on select weekends. It’s a great way to offload your unwanted belongings while not contributing to garbage landfills.

The remaining Curbside Giveaway Days schedule for 2024 is as follows:

• Saturday, July 27 to Sunday, July 28
• Saturday, Aug. 24 to Sunday, Aug. 25
• Saturday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 29
• Saturday, Oct. 26 to Sunday, Oct. 27

How to participate

Here are some more tips to have a successful curbside giveaway weekend:

• Place your materials curbside on the morning of designated Curbside Giveaway Days, beginning at 7 a.m.
  • Any items that are not claimed must be brought in by 5 p.m. on Sunday. Items left at the curb after that time could result in a by-law violation.
• Download and print a “FREE” curbside giveaway poster (PDF) to place on your items.
• Keep items you do not want to give away close to your home or inside to avoid confusion.
• Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear. 
• Only take items that are marked “free.”
• 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. 
• Spread the word about your items on social media using #VaughanCurbGiveaway – we may reshare your post!

What items can be placed at the curb

Don’t know what to set out for Curbside Giveaway Days? Here are some examples:

• artwork and mirrors
• books, CDs and DVDs
• clothing
• electronics
• furniture and small appliances
• kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
• sports equipment and toys
• yard and gardening equipment (e.g. lawnmowers, shovels and rakes)

Read for a complete list of what is recommended to be placed at the curb.

What items should not be placed at the curb

Items that could have bed bugs, such as mattresses, upholstered furniture or bed linens, should not be set out for Curbside Giveaway Days. Baby walkers, car seats and other items listed on the Consumer Product Safety Bureau are also not safe to give away.

Information provided by the City about Curbside Giveaway Days is intended as helpful advice only; it is 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 goods being given away or acquired.