Ponoka's free-for-all giveaway week set for Oct. 2-7
Residents can put unwanted items on their lawn with a 'FREE' sign for neighbours to take during the annual event.
The Town of Ponoka has announced the return of Kick It to the Curb Week, running from Oct. 2 to Oct. 7. During the week, residents are invited to place unwanted items in their front yards with a 'FREE' sign attached, allowing others to come by and pick up anything they'd like to keep.
The town describes the event as similar to a community-wide garage sale, except everything is free for the taking. Officials say the initiative promotes reuse and recycling by giving unwanted household items a second life instead of sending them to the landfill.
At the end of the week, citizens are asked to bring any items that weren't picked up back inside their homes, or consider donating them to a local charity or thrift shop rather than discarding them. The town is also asking participants to respect neighbouring properties, including avoiding driving or walking on gardens or lawns while browsing for items.
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