Date: April 28th - 30th
Event Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (donations will only be accepted from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM, each day)
Location: Rideau Building Parking Compound - 207 Stuart Street, Kingston

Animated picture of an orange couch with a purple lamp next to it

Students are welcome to donate their gently used items and pick up any items they need from others' donations for FREE. Donations will be accepted from 11:00 am-3:00 pm only.

We are unable to accept donations from community members, but community members are welcome to come to the event and pick up any items for free.

This event promotes environmental responsibility and helps reduce waste, while also providing an opportunity to give back to our community. From furniture and household items to electronics and clothing, we accept a wide range of functional items that can have a new home.

     

Please note, we will not be accepting mattresses or mattress pads.

Cartoon image of pink and purple shirts and towels hanging on a clothing line and a blue chairOnly items that are functioning and unsoiled. We are unable to accept broken items.

  • Furniture (couches, chairs, desks, tables, etc.)
  • Household items (chairs, lamps, décor, laundry bins, coat hangers, etc.)
  • Small Appliances (Mini fridges, toasters, microwaves, blenders, etc.)
  • Kitchenware (Pots, pans, plates, utensils, slow cookers, rice cookers, mugs, etc.)
  • Electronics (laptops, printers, etc.)
  • Office/School supplies (text books, paper, calculators, staplers, etc.)
  • Clothing
  • Linens (Towels, bed sheets, comforters)
  • Non-perishable (unopened) food items

If you are planning to drop off items at the event, please head to Stuart Street between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM from April 28th to 30th. Follow the appropriate signage to the event's entrance laneway located between Chown Hall and Adelaide Hall. Please note that only vehicles travelling westbound on Stuart Street will be allowed to enter. If you are approaching the event from the eastbound lane, you will be politely asked to turn around safely and approach from the westbound lane.

Please be aware that there will be limited parking spaces available near the event venue. It's recommended that you plan your journey in advance. Always drive slowly and keep an eye out for pedestrians who may be attending the event. If you have any questions or concerns during the event, please look for one of our friendly volunteers who will be wearing a green vest.

For more information, please contact ocla@queensu.ca 

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