Notice

In following with provincial health measures and safe social distancing, the Curbside Giveaway Weekend on June 6 & 7, 2020 has been cancelled.

Residents are encouraged to hold on to any items they wish to giveaway or donate in the future until donation centres have reopened. If an item is unable to be donated, residents can place it for collection in keeping with curbside collection limits.

FREE up some space and get some FREE stuff!

Rid yourself of clutter and find some great FREE items of your own! Put out your unwanted household items during Curbside Give Away Weekend instead of discarding them. It’s a great way to reduce the amount of garbage ending up in the landfill, while allowing someone else to find something new.

This event happens rain or shine yearly during Environment Week in June and Waste Reduction Week in October.

During Curbside Give Away Weekend:

place re-usable household items at the curb in front of your home during the weekend

only place items that are free that are clearly marked with a “FREE” sign

post your items on the Interactive Map or Facebook event

Then sit back and watch your old stuff be adopted by your neighbours, or complete strangers scouring the city for discarded gems. Share your finds and connect with other treasure hunters on social media and use the hashtag #hfxcurbside.

If no one picks up your stuff, remember that all unclaimed items must be removed from the curb by dusk on Sunday. Consider donating unclaimed items to charitable organizations, and place any garbage material out for collection on your regular garbage day.

Curbside Give Away etiquette for placing items at the curb

place signs on items with the word “FREE”

items should still be in good condition for re-use or able to be repaired

keep items you do not want to give away close to your house, or inside to avoid confusion

don't discard items on another person’s lawn

Curbside Give Away etiquette for treasure hunters

respect private property – don't walk or drive on people’s lawns or gardens

take only the item(s) at the curb marked "FREE"

obey traffic laws at all times (e.g., don't block traffic, park illegally, or block driveways with your vehicle)

watch out for children

What can be placed at the curb?

books, CDs, and DVDs

furniture and small appliances

sports equipment and toys

tools

yard and gardening equipment

kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans

unwanted gifts

construction material including drywall and hardware

electronics

clothing

paint

holiday decorations

What shouldn’t be placed at the curb?

items that are not re-usable (place garbage for collection out on your regular garbage collection day/week)

items that could be infested with bed bugs (e.g., mattresses, furniture, bedding)

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

Certain electronics items are not accepted for curbside collection and must be taken to a drop-off location

What can I do with left over items?