Trash 2 Treasure - October 23

What is Trash 2 Treasure you may ask?  Its a fun and practical way to reduce, reuse and recycle and we hope you will all participate. While this is the first time Cranbrook will participate in this project, it has been successfully done in cities all across North America. I was in Winnipeg this spring and they held a Trash 2 Treasure event over the weekend. It was incredibly successful. My friend was able to clear out a lot of stuff from her basement and in return she picked up a cool light fixture.

Do you have any household items that you don't use but are still in good condition?

For example:

•   books, CDs and DVDs
•   furniture and small appliances
•   sports equipment and toys
•   tools
•   yard and gardening equipment (e.g., lawn mowers, snow throwers, rakes, shovels)
•   kitchen gadgets, dishes, cutlery, pots and pans
•   unwanted gifts
•   construction material including drywall and hardware (e.g., nails, bolts and screws)
•   electronics
•   clothing
•   paint.

Here's how it works.

■ GATHER unwanted household items

■ PLACE them on display at your curb

■ CREATE an eye-catching T2T sign

■ MEET neighbours who stop by

■ GIVE it all away! 
 
Make sure you follow Trash 2 Treasure etiquette

•   Take only the items at the curb marked "FREE".

•   Respect other people's property – don't walk or drive on people's lawns or gardens.

•   Give away items should still be in good condition.

•   Don't discard any items on another person’s lawn.

•   Obey the traffic laws at all times (e.g., don't block traffic, park illegally or block people's driveways with your vehicle) and watch out for children.

Its a great way to keep things out of the landfill. Share the news with your friends.
Trash to Treasure Saturday, Oct 23. 8a.m to 4:00p.m