Join the Curbside Treasure Hunt!
On September 12 and 13, join the city-wide Curbside Treasure Hunt! Set out gently used items on your curb with a sign that says "free" for neighbours to take, then head out and see what your neighbourhood has to offer in return. It's a fun and easy way to give your items a second life and keep usable items out of the landfill.
How it works:
Clear the clutter: Look around your home for items you no longer need, but someone else might love.
Post it: Add your items to our new online map by filling out this form to make it easier for your fellow treasure hunters to find.
Label it “FREE”: Clearly mark each item with a “FREE” sign so people know it’s part of the Treasure Hunt. Download a template at calgary.ca/treasurehunt.
Set it out: Place your items neatly at the curb Saturday morning.
Remove items that are NOT part of the hunt:
Make sure anything on your lawn or on the curb that you plan to keep is removed, put away or secured so it’s clear what’s free to take and what’s not.
Treasure hunt! Explore your neighbourhood and discover free finds all weekend long (only take items clearly labelled as “free”).
Wrap it up By Sunday, September 13 at 5 p.m., remove any untaken items from your curb and consider donating them to a local charity.
For safety reasons, please don’t put out items that could be hazardous or not safe to reuse, such as:
Mattresses
Toilets
Unsafe or recalled items
Baby gear or safety equipment that may not meet current standards
Do you live in a condo or apartment? You can participate as well! Coordinate with your property manager to establish a shared drop-off location.
Happy treasure hunting!
Learn more at calgary.ca/treasurehunt
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