Goods Exchange Weekends in Guelph

Goods Exchange Weekends take place twice a year – Victoria Day weekend and Labour Day weekend.

Upcoming events

About Goods Exchange Weekends

Goods Exchange Weekends are a City-wide coordinated effort to keep usable goods out of the landfill by finding them new homes. By turning the curbside into a free marketplace, residents can put out reusable and gently used items that can be re-homed by neighbours.

How to participate

• Clearly label items you’re offering as “FREE” and put them at the curb after 5 p.m. on the Friday of a goods exchange weekend.
• Keep bikes, toys and gardening tools you’re not exchanging away from the curb to prevent confusion.
• Tour your neighbourhood to see what great items you can find at the curb.
• Remove unclaimed goods from your curb by 7 p.m. on Monday.

Frequently asked questions about goods exchange weekends

When do goods exchange weekends happen?

Goods exchange weekends take place on the Victoria Day and Labour Day long weekends, starting Friday at 5 p.m. and ending Monday at 7 p.m.

What happens if my item(s) are not picked up by Monday evening?

Consider donating your reusable items to a second-hand store in Guelph or book a large item pickup. Items left at the curb may be subject to fines or fees under Guelph’s Waste Management Bylaw. Use the Waste Wizard for more information on donating or disposing of specific items.

To donate or dispose of leftover items

For more information

Solid Waste Resources
519-767-0598; TTY 519-826-9771
[email protected]

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