Curbside Giveaway Day
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Curbside Giveaway Day is an event 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.
This is a great opportunity to declutter and find a new home for your unwanted items, while also picking up something you may want or need for free.
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. Damaged items should be discarded. The Region is not responsible for quality of items placed out for the Curbside Giveaway Day.
When is the Curbside Giveaway?
Saturday, September 14 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Compost Giveaway
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Collected leaf and yard waste is processed into nutrient-rich compost. In the spring, residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaways. Quantities are first-come, first served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle.
Green bins, blue boxes, and backyard composters will also be available for purchase (VISA, Mastercard or debit only), and broken bins can be exchanged for free.
What should I bring?
- Shovels: residents are responsible for shovelling their own compost.
- Containers: blue boxes, reusable containers, yard waste bags.
Residents are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to a local food bank (please check that boxes and cans are not damaged, opened or expired).
2024 Event dates
Town of Ajax - Saturday, April 27 |
Saturday, April 27
8 a.m. to noon
Ajax Operations Centre
800 Salem Road North, Ajax
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City of Oshawa - Saturday, April 27 |
Saturday, April 27
8 a.m. to noon
Lakeview Park (parking lot)
Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
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Township of Brock - Saturday, May 11 |
Saturday, May 11
8 a.m. to noon
Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre
91 Elliot Street, Cannington
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City of Pickering - Saturday, May 25 |
Saturday, May 25
8 a.m. to noon
Don Beer Arena (parking lot)
940 Dillingham Road, Pickering
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Municipality of Clarington - Saturday, May 25 |
Saturday, May 25
8 a.m. to noon
Clarington Operations Depot 42
178 Darlington-Clarke Townline Road, Bowmanville
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Town of Whitby - Saturday, June 1 |
Saturday, June 1
8 a.m. to noon
Whitby Operations Centre
333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
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Township of Uxbridge - Saturday, June 1 |
Saturday, June 1
8 a.m. to noon
Uxbridge Arena & Recreation Centre
291 Brock Street West, Uxbridge
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Township of Scugog - Saturday, June 8 |
Saturday, June 8
8 a.m. to noon
Scugog Community Recreation Centre
1655 Reach Street, Port Perry
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Environment Days
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Drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at Environment Days.
2024 Event Dates:
Town of Whitby - Saturday, June 15 |
Saturday, June 15
8 a.m. to noon
Whitby Operations Centre
333 McKinney Drive, Whitby
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Township of Brock - Saturday, June 22 |
Saturday, June 22
8 a.m. to noon
Rick MacLeish Memorial Community Centre
91 Elliot Street, Cannington
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City of Oshawa - Saturday, September 21 |
Saturday, September 21
8 a.m. to noon
Lakeview Park (parking lot)
Kluane Avenue, Oshawa
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Township of Scugog - Saturday, October 5 |
Saturday, October 5
8 a.m. to noon
Municipal Boat Launch (parking lot)
2 Old Rail Lane, Port Perry
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Donate items in good condition for reuse
We accept:
- Clothing and textiles in all conditions, please wash before donating
- Shoes and accessories
- Home decor, bedding and linens
- Games, toys, puzzles and sporting goods
We do not accept:
- Garbage
- Household hazardous waste
- Electronics
- Furniture
- Cribs, high chairs, strollers and all other baby equipment
- Renovation material
Charities have the right to refuse materials. Unaccepted materials are your responsibility. You can bring unaccepted materials to a waste management facility. Fees will apply.
Recycle your electronic waste
We accept:
- Display devices (televisions and monitors)
- Drones
- Home audio/video systems
- Desktop computers
- Home theatre in-a-box systems
- Cameras and security cameras
- Vehicle audio/video systems (aftermarket)
- Portable Computers
- Personal/portable audio/video systems
- Musical instruments and recording equipment
- Video gaming systems and peripherals
- Computer peripherals (routers, cables, chargers, USB)
- Desktop printing/multi-function devices, 3D printers and printer cartridges
- Phones (telephones, cellular & smart phone devices, pagers)
Safely dispose of your Household Hazardous Waste
We accept:
- Anti-freeze
- Batteries
- Car batteries
- Cooking oil
- Compressed cylinders
- Fluorescent lamps and energy efficient, compact light bulbs (CFLs)
- Fuel (non-transferable)
- Household chemicals and cleaners
- Lawn and garden chemicals
- Medicine
- Mercury thermostats
- Motor oil
- Paints and solvents
- Pool chemicals
- Propane tanks
- Syringes (contained in a sealed puncture-proof container)
- Waxes and polishes
Tips for attending:
- Pack HHW in sturdy cardboard boxes so that it does not spill during transport.
- Put like chemicals together.
- Separate different chemicals.
- Do not mix products together.
- Label materials that are not in their original containers.
- Make sure containers are not leaking and lids are tightly sealed.
- Place boxes in your car trunk, on a plastic sheet.
- Place it away from passengers.
- At the event, staff will ask you to remain in your car while they remove the HHW from your trunk.
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Durham Region's 50th Anniversary
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Durham Region residents are invited to celebrate the Region's 50th anniversary by attending our free, in-person Doors Open event at the Durham York Energy Centre.
When is the event?
Saturday, June 15
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Durham York Energy Centre
1835 Energy Drive, Courtice
Activities include a waste collection truck on display, information booths, children's activities and the opportunity to tour the Durham York Energy Centre.
Registration is required for the tour portion only.
Sign up for the tour
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October is Circular Economy Month
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The Regional Municipality of Durham is celebrating Circular Economy Month this October. The Circular Innovation Council has extended Waste Reduction Week in Canada beyond the third week of October into Circular Economy Month to educate and excite Canadians about the opportunities and benefits of the circular economy.
The third week of October will continue as Waste Reduction Week (WRW), with daily themes related to specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy. The primary goal of the week is to celebrate environmental efforts and achievements while encouraging innovative new ideas and solutions.
Daily Themes:
The remainder of the month will focus on introducing the concept of circular economy and highlighting its broader social, environmental, and economic benefits.
Throughout the year, the Region supports residents in their waste reduction efforts by promoting the five “Rs” (Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Recover), collecting materials such as textiles and electronic waste at Waste Management facilities, and with special pick-ups. Additional opportunities through special waste events, including annual environment days and compost giveaways, provide residents with options to implement waste reduction efforts.
The Region, together with our residents, is committed to supporting the circular economy and will continue to deliver innovative waste reduction, diversion, and disposal programs to meet the needs of our growing population. The 2022 to 2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan (Waste Plan) is focused on rethinking and reducing the waste we create, managing resources, and finding opportunities to create energy from waste.
To learn more about Circular Economy month, visit circulareconomymonth.ca. For more information about waste reduction in Durham Region, visit durham.ca/waste.
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