Really Really Free Market Campbell Park: Spring Cleaning During A Pandemic (Tips!)

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Spring Cleaning During A Pandemic (Tips!)

Hello Market-Goers!

Most of the organizations that accept second-hand items are closed right now - including our Really Really Free Market. Some organizations, such as Diabetes Canada, are even begging people to stop leaving items at their donation bins, as they will ultimately end up in the garbage since they can't be collected at this time.

If you are able to store your stuff for when donations can be accepted again, that's the best thing to do!

If you really really can't keep and store your items, then you can post things for free online. Many people are struggling with layoffs and might really need what you have. We would only recommend doing this if you can arrange contactless porch pick-ups. It would also be good to advise recipients to handle things with care: wash/sanitize hands after pick-up and wash/sanitize items before use.

Below are some places you can share and/or look for items for free:

✹ facebook.com/marketplace/
✹ buynothingproject.org/find-a-group/
✹ bunz.com
✹ PALZ groups on Facebook (search "PALZ" to find various groups)
✹ freecycle.org
✹ Kijiji.ca
✹ craigslist.org
✹ trashnothing.com
✹ Use Facebook’s search bar to look up the name of your neighbourhood, a local Buy/Sell/Trade group might show up
✹ Putting items on your front lawn, if the weather doesn't call for rain, with a "free" sign for those that live on a busy street.

Tip: When posting items to give away online, be sure to include:
1) Photo(s)
2) A description with the condition of the item
3) The closest intersection to the pick-up location

We hope everyone is staying healthy, safe and is well during these times.
Love, The RRFM Team

1 comment:

Yas StoneAugust 1, 2020 at 7:34 AM
I think that lots of us (those who were temporarily out of work) did a huge spring cleaning this year. I also put some of my stuff on our front lawn. I love watching people passing by examining and taking the items!
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DOs & DON'Ts

DO bring things that work, are not missing parts, are not broken or torn, and are clean. SEE LIST below.DON'T bring items that you would not accept.
DO bring items that can be carried home. DON'T bring furniture and other items too large to carry. Please write to us if not sure about the item.
DO read our FAQ before coming to the market. DON'T expect the market to be like a swap market or trader's market.
DO bring children's toys and clothes. DON'T bring children's car seats.
DO bring clothes that you would wear if they were your style or size. DON'T bring clothes that need repair or should be turned into cleaning rags.
DO bring items in boxes, reusable bags and clear bags. DON'T bring items in black garbage bags.
DO bring houseware, kitchenware, books and CDs, tools, clothes, pet supplies, sports, health and personal care supplies, food, plants, toys, games, electronics, jewellery, arts and crafts supplies, and home-baked goods (don’t forget to list the ingredients!) DON'T bring pillows, bedding, comforters, magazines (except vintage), computer and software manuals, documents,VHS and casette tapes, empty CD cases, sharp objects, ID lanyards, empty spectacle cases, binders, hair ties (unless brand new) food storage containers without lids or vice versa, broken or incomplete appliances, dirty, torn or stained clothes/shoes/handbags, broken/cracked dishware

WHERE IS CAMPBELL AVENUE PARK?

Campbell Avenue Park is on 225 Campbell Avenue, north of Wallace Avenue and south of Antler Street, a 7 min. walk from Landsdowne Station, and a 5 min. walk from Symington bus stop on Dupont Avenue.

Locate Campbell Avenue Park on Google maps.
Or visit here to find more about the park.
PARKING: Last time we checked there was street parking on Campbell Avenue, with a 3-hour limit, which is much more than you will need. However, please check this information for yourself. We are not responsible for parking tickets you might receive if the above information is incorrect.

What is a Really Really Free Market?

A Really Really Free Market is a community-space for sharing – where people bring what they have to give, take what they need. But it's not swapping or trading. It’s kind of like a potluck, but for goods and services--but with an important difference: You don't need to bring anything to take something.

Please check facebook and signs at the market or ask information desk volunteers for quantity limits and visit (time) limits.

Please bring items in boxes, small bags or large clear bags. Use of black garbage bags is discouraged, since we cannot see what is inside the bag when it is handed to us; also we cannot recycle black garbage bags.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Spring Cleaning During A Pandemic (Tips!)

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