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City of Nanaimo to host third annual Car Trunk Sale

Registration now open for vendors

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed May 1, 2019 9:00 AM

Summary

The City of Nanaimo is pleased to bring back the popular Car Trunk Sale for its third year. On Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 9 am to 2 pm, residents looking for a bargain or a unique buy, can join over 100 vendors selling used items from the trunk of their car in the Country Club Centre parking lot. This free-to-attend reuse event aims to give unwanted household items a longer lease on life and to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill.

Residents interested in becoming a vendor at the Trunk Sale must register in advance to reserve their spot by emailing sorttossroll@nanaimo.ca.

Link to Strategic Plan: Supporting Environmental Responsibility and Social Equity by extending the useful life of household items.

Key Points

  • The Trunk Sale promotes the reuse and recycling of unwanted “garage sale” type items. No retail-type booths or sale of new items will be permitted. The only new items permitted for sale are items made from recycled materials.
  • The trunk sale can reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by giving used household items a new lease on life.
  • Trunk Sale visitors can also learn more about City programs for waste collection and recycling.
  • Registration for spaces for vendors is on a first come, first served basis. There are a total of 150 vendor spaces available.

Quotes

"This is a fun opportunity that brings together a vibrant community of people interested in finding a new life for their used household items and shows the commitment Nanaimo residents have in reducing the amount of waste sent to landfill for disposal. Now in its' third year, each event builds on the success of previous years."

David Thompson
Manager of Sanitation, Recycling and Public Works Administration
City of Nanaimo
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Contact:

David Thompson
Manager of Sanitation, Recycling and Public Works Administration
City of Nanaimo
250-758-5222

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Event Information

Start time:Sat, Jul 27, 9:00 AM
End time:Sat, Jul 27, 2:00 PM
Location:Country Club Centre
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