Brockville residents can hunt for free secondhand treasures this Saturday as the city brings back Community Treasure Day. The event, organized by the City of Brockville’s Solid Waste Division, turns neighbourhoods into one big free garage sale where unwanted items left at the curb are up for grabs. Another Community Treasure Day is already set for Saturday, September 12, 2026.
Solid Waste Officer Jean-Paul Briggs says the tradition has been running since at least 2010 and keeps growing. “It’s always been a success with a high turnout,” Briggs told local media. The goal is simple: keep useful stuff out of the landfill and give it a new life with someone who needs it.
Here’s how it works. If you want to give away items, put them at the curb by 9:00 am on Saturday. Any unclaimed items must be removed from the curb by 6:00 pm. For treasure hunters, only take things left at the curb—never go onto someone’s property. The city asks everyone to be respectful and not block driveways or sidewalks.
The event fits into Brockville’s push for less waste and more reuse. The 2023-2026 Strategic Plan highlights waste reduction as a key environmental goal. The city recently earned a national sustainability award for battery recycling through the Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! program. For items that don’t find a new home and aren’t accepted in regular curbside pickup, the Waste Management Transfer Station at 1380 California Avenue is open Monday to Saturday.
Mayor Matt Wren, who has been mayor since 2022, announced he will not seek re-election this October. That means a new mayor will be in place before the end of the year. For now, Community Treasure Day carries on as a community favourite that brings neighbours together and cuts down on waste.
Residents can find more details on the City of Brockville website.
