Quinte West and Belleville are teaming up once again to host fall curbside Giveaway Days in October.
Giveaway Days help divert items from landfills by encouraging residents to put unwanted, gently used items at the curb for others to take.
Giveaway Days are happening Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20, ahead of Waste Reduction Week October 21-27.
Residents in both municipalities can put giveaway items curbside by 8 a.m. and bring any remaining items back inside by 8 p.m. each day.
Appropriate items to give away include:
- DVDs
- Books
- Furniture
- Small appliances
- Kitchen items
- Construction materials
The Consumer Product Safety Directorate of Health Canada advises against giving away cribs, car seats, strollers, bath seats and playpens to avoid unsafe use.
“Giveaway Day is an opportunity to clean up around the house and put any unwanted items to the curb for others to enjoy or go hunting for new-to-you treasures across the region,” said Councillor Chris Malette, Chair of Belleville’s Green Task Force Committee. “Giveaway Day is a great way to prevent unnecessary waste and help promote a circular economy. The Green Task Force is thrilled to bring this popular initiative back again on Oct. 19 and 20.”
“I encourage all residents to take part in this fall’s curbside Giveaway Days,” said Councillor Zack Card, Chair of Quinte West’s Environmental Stewardship Advisory Committee. “This initiative is a great way to reduce waste and discover new-to-you household items. By offering our gently used items to neighbours, we can divert significant waste from landfills and give these items a second life. It’s a simple but meaningful way to support the environment ahead of Waste Reduction Week and work toward a more sustainable Quinte West.”
For more information, visit belleville.ca/GiveawayDay and quintewest.ca/GiveawayDays.
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