Winnipeg, MB - Winnipeg's Fall curbside Giveaway Weekend is coming September 10 and 11, and it is the perfect time to find a new home for your gently-used, unwanted items. This is also the perfect time to hunt for some new to you treasures in your neighbourhood, community and city.
Tips if you are giving away items
- Place unwanted household items at the curb on your front street.
- Label each item with a FREE sticker or sign.
- Store items out of sight that you don't want to give away.
- Remove leftover items from the curb by dusk on Sunday.
Examples of giveaway items include:
- books, CDs and DVDs
- furniture, electronics and small appliances
- sports equipment and toys
- yard and gardening tools and equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, snow blowers, rakes, shovels)
- kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
- unwanted gifts
- construction material (e.g., nails, paint, wood)
- clothing
Please do not put out:
- items that could be unsafe
- items infested with bed bugs (e.g., mattresses, furniture, bedding)
- toilets (with a flush volume of 13 litres or more)
Tips if you are cruising the curbs looking for treasures
- Take only the items at the curb marked "FREE".
- Check all items closely to ensure they are safe and in good condition before you put them in your vehicle or bring them into your home.
- Don't walk or drive on private lawns or gardens.
- Don't discard any items on private property.
- Obey the traffic laws at all times (e.g., don't block traffic, park illegally or block driveways with your vehicle).
- Watch out for children.
More information
For more information on the giveaway weekend, including what to do with leftover items:
- visit City of Winnipeg - Giveaway weekends
- call 311 any time or email 311@winnipeg.ca
- download the My Waste app at winnipeg.ca/mywaste