![]() ![]() Some bargain hunters will drive all over town searching for that special item. Why should I indicate what kind of items I have for sale? Large items must be stored on your property, away from the curb, until the scheduled pick up date. To schedule a pick up call Sierra Waste at 60. Each property that receives municipal garbage collection is entitled to have four large items picked up by appointment at any time during the year. Why am I responsible for cleaning and disposing of unsold items?Īs with any garage sale, hosts are required to ensure they pack up any unsold items and arrange for donation or proper disposal.įor properties with municipal garbage collection, the Large Item Pick Up service may be used for items such as furniture, patio sets, and appliances. Multiple sales on the same day also helps attract interest from bargain hunters, perhaps increasing your chance of making a sale. In addition, social media posts will direct people to the event’s webpage to further increase exposure. Participating in the Township-wide Garage Sale will provide your sale with additional exposure as the Township will advertise participating properties in the local newspaper and on the Township of Langley’s website. Frequently asked questions Why participate in the Township-wide Garage Sale when I can host my own garage sale at any time? ![]() Left with a few items you don’t know what to do with? Try our What Goes Where tool on tol.ca/recycle or call the Recycling Council of BC’s Recycling Hotline at 604-RECYCLE (732-9253). Bring them in until the scheduled pick up date. Note: If Sierra Waste confirms your item is eligible, do not leave large items at the curb following your garage sale. Call Sierra Waste at 60 to confirm your item qualifies and book your Large Item Pick Up. Items such as furniture, appliances, and exercise equipment are all accepted. Each eligible property may have up to four large items collected by appointment per calendar year. If you’re left with large items following the event and your property receives municipal garbage collection, the Large Item Pick Up service may help. Select organizations offer pick-up services when booked in advance. Residents can donate leftover items to second-hand stores or a charity of their choice. Posting items online helps connect you to buyers looking for a specific item, and will allow anyone who couldn’t make it out to the event to make you an offer. Online classifieds and social media sites are a great way to sell items year-round. Looking to give unsold items a new home? Try these options: Online sale Like any privately run garage sale, participants are required to remove and clean up any unsold materials from their property. The Township of Langley will not be picking up unsold items. You are welcome to begin your sale prior to 9:00am or extend it beyond 2:00pm, however, late starts or early wrap-ups should be avoided if possible. ![]() We ask that registered properties commit to hosting their sale from 9:00am to 2:00pm on May 27, as these are the advertised times of the event and when bargain hunters can be expected to arrive. Residents who register by Friday, May 12 will also have their sale advertised in the local newspaper. Please join us for the 2023 Township-wide Garage Sale! Please note, sale locations will be added to the map as they are registered, until 3:00pm on Friday May 26.īy registering your garage sale, your event details will be added to our interactive map, making it easy for people to find your location. Multiple sales on the same day helps draw out more bargain hunters and increases your chance of making a sale or finding that perfect purchase. While most people are familiar with hosting a garage sale on their own, the Township-wide Garage Sale is an opportunity for residents throughout the Township to host a sale at their property on a single, coordinated day. The Township-wide Garage Sale encourages the re-use of items instead of recycling or sending them to the landfill. By participating, you’ll not only reduce your waste, but you’ll also meet others in your community and make some cash in the process. See a full-screen version of the interactive mapĪlthough garage sales are typically thought of as a chance to clean house or snag a bargain, they also help reduce waste by giving new life to items that would otherwise end up recycled or sent to the landfill. ![]()
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