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Curbside Giveaway Weekend and Waste Reduction Week
In celebration of Waste Reduction Week (Oct. 19-25), the Halifax Regional Municipality is hosting a series of events to help residents reduce waste, reuse household items and learn more about sustainable waste management practices.
This year, residents are encouraged to explore simple ways to reduce waste through repairing, reusing, composting and responsible disposal. Whether participating in a community repair event, taking part in Curbside Giveaway Weekend or attending an educational workshop, residents can help keep useful materials out of the landfill while supporting a more sustainable community.
Curbside Giveaway Weekend
Residents are invited to take part in Curbside Giveaway Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, rain or shine, across the municipality.
The event gives residents an opportunity to give away usable household items for free while supporting waste reduction, reuse and environmental sustainability. Reusing items helps reduce landfill waste and strengthens community connections.
Residents can participate by placing clean, reusable items at the curb in front of their home and clearly marking them as “FREE.” Items that are not intended for the event should be kept away from the curb to avoid confusion.
Participants are reminded to only take items marked “FREE” and to obey all traffic laws when stopping or browsing.
Residents can promote available items and plan ahead by using the Curbside Giveaway map at: halifax.ca/curbside
Participants are encouraged to pin item locations and include descriptions to help others find items more easily. Community members can also share their experiences on Facebook and Instagram using #hfxcurbside.
All unclaimed items must be removed from the curb by dusk on Sunday, Oct. 18. Items can be donated or set out on a regular garbage collection day, in accordance with standard collection limits.
To learn more about the Curbside Giveaway Weekend, visit: halifax.ca/curbside
Repair Instead of Replace with Halifax Repair Café and Solid Waste Resources
Date: Saturday, Oct. 17
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Veith House, 3115 Veith Street, Halifax
Age: All ages
Do you have something broken, torn, or just plain stuck in a drawer waiting for a fix? Bring it to the Repair Café and receive free assistance from volunteer fixers. Volunteers will help repair clothing, small appliances, electronics, furniture and more, helping keep useful items out of the landfill.
Friendly volunteer fixers will be on hand to help repair clothing, small appliances, electronics, furniture, and more — all for free. It's a great chance to save something from the landfill, learn a new skill, and meet your neighbours.
Municipal staff will also be on site to answer all your waste related questions, talk waste reduction, teach simple sewing repairs, and to give out items that can help reduce waste at home. Drop by our booth to get the newest sorting guide, pick up some cool swag, and enter a ballot for your chance to win a great waste reduction/repair themed prize pack.
For more information on the Repair Café, visit their website or Facebook page.
Food Isn’t Garbage and Vermicomposting information sessions
Date: Sunday, Oct. 18
Time: 3 to 4 p.m.
Location: BMO Community Room, Halifax Central Library, 5440 Spring Garden Road, Halifax
Attendance limit: 40 registrants. Visit this page to register.
Age: All ages
Date: Friday, Oct. 23
Time: 1 to 2 p.m.
Location: Maxine Tynes Room, Alderney Gate Public Library, 60 Alderney Drive, Dartmouth
Attendance limit: 20 registrants. Visit this page to register.
Age: All ages
Learn tips to help reduce food waste and keep organic material out of the landfill. From meal planning to shopping and food storage tips, we will provide you with ways you can save on your grocery bill while helping to reduce waste.
This workshop will teach you all about how to set up and maintain a vermicomposting bin so that you can create nutrient rich castings for your lawn and garden. One lucky participant will go home with a complete vermicomposter.
Shred Instead Event – Fall 2026
Date: Saturday, Oct. 24
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: StoneRidge Church, 85 Temple Terrace, Lower Sackville
Have sensitive paper documents you’d like to shred? Bring them to the upcoming Shred Instead Event to have them shredded for free!
There is a limit of the equivalent of three boxes per household. Residential materials only, no business waste accepted.
For more information on these exciting events and other waste related information visit our Halifax Recycles Facebook page or website at: halifax.ca/recycle
