Community Curbside Giveaway

Community Curbside Giveaway

Do you have items you don’t need anymore, but they’re still in good shape? Don’t throw them out—give them away! Someone else might love them.  On Curbside Giveaway Days, you can place reusable items at the end of your driveway or beside the sidewalk for others to take, for free!

2025 dates:

  • SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025 
  • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025

Time: Place your items on the curb between 7 am to 5 pm

Give your stuff a second life!

It’s a fun and easy way to:

  • Keep items out of the landfill
  • Help others in your community
  • Support a greener, more caring city

How it works

  1. Put your gently used items at the curb between 7 am and 5 pm
  2. Make sure to clearly label them as Free using our printable sign or one you make yourself
  3. Remove any unclaimed items after the event at 5 pm (Items left at the curb may result in a fine)

Spread the word!

Want more people to see what you’re giving away?

Please remember that this is a public event, so anything you post can be seen by others.

Curbside giveaway tips

  • Clearly mark items with a “FREE” sign
  • Keep items you’re not giving away close to your house, or inside to avoid confusion
  • Only put items in good, reusable condition
  • Keep sidewalks and fire hydrants clear
  • Park safely and follow all traffic rules

What you can give away

Here are some ideas of what you can put at the curb:

  • Appliances (please remove all doors from large appliances)
  • Artwork
  • Bicycles
  • Books
  • CDs/DVDs
  • Clothes
  • Computers and electronics
  • Dishes and cutlery
  • Furniture (without glass panels)
  • Kitchen gadgets and utensils
  • Musical instruments
  • Plants and potted trees
  • Pots and pans
  • Sporting goods
  • Tools
  • Toys
  • Usable paint and building materials
  • Yard and garden tools and equipment
  • Other durable goods

What not to give away

Visit the Consumer Product Safety Bureau to find out about items that aren’t safe to give away.

  • Anything broken or unsafe
  • Hazardous or illegal items
  • Mattresses (schedule a large item pickup instead)

What to do with leftover items

Can’t give everything away? No problem! Here’s what you can do:

  • Donate to local charities or use the Region’s Item Disposal search tool. Many items entered will show you places to donate them to
  • Sell your items online
  • Schedule a large item pickup if needed (for homes and apartment buildings with 1 to 6 units only)
  • Bring items to the landfill (fees may apply)
  • Buy extra garbage tags if you have more than your set-out limit

Remember: Remove all leftover items from the curb at 5 pm. The City does not collect giveaway items.

Contact us

Recreation and Culture
MacBain Community Centre
7150 Montrose Road
Niagara Falls, Ontario L2H 3N3
Phone: 905-356-7521 x 3330
Email:  [email protected]

Office hours:
Monday to Friday: 7 am to 9 pm
Saturday and Sunday: 7 am to 5 pm