Niagara Falls’ hugely-popular Curbside Giveaway back next weekend

There are a lot of popular events in Niagara Falls but to the community-at-large, none quite match the Community Curbside Giveaway program held twice a year.

“As part of the program, the City’s Environmental Action Committee encourages residents to leave unwanted, reusable objects at the curb for other residents to take,” explained the city.

“This initiative cuts down on excess landfill waste while encouraging recycling and contributing to a more sustainable city.”

While it already took place in the spring, it’s a twice-annual event and it’s coming back on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

To participate, residents can place used items in good condition on their property for others to take, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mark your items as FREE with Community Curbside signage found on the City’s website or create your own. A printable sign can be downloaded here.

Left-over materials must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on Oct. 21 to avoid by-law violations (and potential fines). The City will not collect any leftover items left at the curb.

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However, if residents wish to donate any leftover items, they can contact a local charity or schedule a large item collection with the Niagara Region.

The city has some curbside giveaway etiquette and safety tips, including:

• Place signs on items that say FREE.
• Keep objects you do not want to give away close to or inside your property to avoid confusion.
• Giveaway items should still be in good condition for re-use.
• Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear.
• Obey traffic laws at all times (e.g., do not block traffic, park illegally, or block other residents’ driveways).
• Materials must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. Saturday to avoid by-law violations (and potential fines).