Ottawa Revives Giveaway Weekend to Promote Reuse and Community Engagement
A ‘citywide treasure hunt’ is on as Ottawa brings back Giveaway Weekend

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Ottawa is hosting its annual Giveaway Weekend, encouraging residents to place gently used items at the curb for free collection. The initiative aims to promote reuse, reduce landfill waste, and foster community connections. Participants can label items as 'free' and share their finds on social media for a chance to win prizes.
- 01The event, last held in 2019, returns by popular demand to help reduce landfill waste.
- 02Participants should only place safe, reusable items at the curb and label them clearly as 'free.'
- 03Items that cannot be given away include car seats, cribs, and hazardous materials.
- 04Residents are encouraged to share their finds on social media for a chance to win prizes.
- 05The city has provided a multilingual sign to help clearly label items and avoid confusion.
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The City of Ottawa is reviving its Giveaway Weekend, an initiative aimed at encouraging residents to reduce waste by placing gently used items at the curb for others to pick up for free. This event, which last occurred in 2019, is described as a 'citywide treasure hunt' by Katya Moravec, a project manager for environmental programming. Participants can label their items with a 'free' sign, and the city has made available a multilingual sign for clarity. Residents are advised to only place safe, reusable items at the curb, avoiding hazardous materials and broken goods. Items such as car seats, cribs, and food are prohibited. At the end of the event, any uncollected items should be taken back inside or donated to charities. Additionally, the city is hosting a contest where residents can share their finds on social media for a chance to win prizes. This initiative not only promotes environmental sustainability but also encourages community interaction and connection.
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The event encourages sustainable practices by reducing landfill waste and promoting reuse among residents.
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