Residents can join in on Nanaimo’s annual swap meet, Reuse Rendezvous, Saturday and Sunday (April 9-10).
Reuse Rendezvous is Nanaimo’s longest-running reuse event, designed to keep useful items from going to waste.
“Spring tends to be the time of year when we clean out all those household items we don’t need or use any longer,” said Geoff Goodall, director of engineering and public works with the City of Nanaimo. “With Reuse Rendezvous, residents can give those unwanted items another life and divert waste from the landfill.”
Nanaimo households can participate by taking unwanted toys, sporting goods, furniture, books, bikes and other items to the curb so that others can take and reuse them.
Make it a success by marking items set out for others to take with a free tag and by removing and disposing of any leftovers after Sunday.
Respect public and private property. Take only items that you can use. Remember to obey traffic signs, speed limits and to park carefully.