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With addressing climate change top of mind for many, diverting items from landfill is an important step in waste reduction. To cap off Waste Reduction Week, which runs from Oct 18 to 24, the City of Kingston is holding a Giveaway Day on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. From 8 a.m.
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This Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, is Giveaway Day, a time when area residents can put items they no longer want out by the curb to allow others who might want the items to pick them up. As part of the City of Kingston’s local waste diversion strategy, participating households are
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This Saturday, Jun. 19, 2021, is Giveaway Day in the city of Kingston. That’s the day you put out reusable items you no longer want for your neighbours who might like them. “Giveaway Days reduce waste. When you pick up free second-hand items, you not only save them from landfill
Read more On Saturday Oct. 24, 2020 Giveaway Day returns in the City of Kingston. That’s the day you put out reusable items you no longer want for your neighbours who might like them. The City is reminding residents to handle any Giveaway Day items you pick up very carefully: wash/sanitize your
Read more With addressing climate change top of mind for many, diverting items from landfill is an important step in waste reduction. This weekend, the City of Kingston’s Waste Reduction Week will allow Kingstonians two ways to participate and learn about diverting items from landfill, both taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26,
Read more Kingstonians can put out reusable items they no longer want to offer to neighbours who might like them on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2019. “Giveaway Days can help divert 65 per cent of Kingston’s household waste from landfill where it contributes to climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions and leachate,” said Heather Roberts,
Read more With the sun finally warming our days here in Kingston, it’s that time of year when residents are opening their windows, rearranging their homes for the coming season, and trying to de-clutter – the perfect time for Giveaway Day! At least twice a year, the City of Kingston holds Giveaway
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