How to Participate
Appropriate Items
- New or gently-used items in working condition
- Types of items appropriate to set out include:
- Furniture
- Small appliances
- Books
- DVDs
- Kitchen items
- Renovation materials (e.g. lumber, hardware)
- Electronics
- and more!
Not Appropriate
Please do not put out anything that could pose a safety hazard or that has been recalled by the manufacturer. Consumer Product Safety Bureau of Health Canada advises that the following items should not be given away or picked up: baby walkers, cribs, car seats, strollers, playpens, bath seats, mattresses, blinds and toys.
Setting Items Out
- Place stickers or signs on the items with the word ‘FREE'.
- Ensure items put out to the curb are properly cleaned and disinfected by 8 a.m. on the selected Giveaway Day.
- Ensure any items that you do not want taken are kept away from the curb.
- Bring any leftover items back in by 8 p.m. on the selected Giveaway Day.
- Do not leave items curbside after the event is done. The City will NOT collect unwanted items. It will be considered dumping and Bylaw will be enforcing the Clean Yards Bylaw following the event.
Picking Items Up
- Respect other people’s property – do not walk on people’s lawns or gardens.
- Take only the items marked ‘FREE’ and placed at the curb.
- Do not leave previously picked-up items on the curb at other people’s property.
- Always practice good hand hygiene before and after handling items, and ensure they are properly cleaned and disinfected when brought home.
What to do with Leftover Items
Belleville residents can easily donate gently-used items they no longer want to local thrift stores and reuse stores, some of which offer pickup service. If items are not accepted for donation, residents have many options for waste removal and disposal, including bulky item pickup at reasonable rates, as well as landfill and transfer stations within City limits. Items can also be offered for sale/donation through yard/garage sales or through online classifieds.