If you've got Junk in the Trunk, the CN Centre parking lot is the place to be on Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
There are 125 spots available for vendors who wish to sell their items to as many as 4,000 garage salers who will be ready to browse for bargains that day.
It's the 15th sale the recycling and environmental action planning society (REAPS) has held as a fundraiser for the non-profit while offering the community an opportunity to upcycle and recycle thousands of items. The events are held twice a year in May and October.
People who attend the event will see vendors taking up two stalls, one to park and one to set up.
"A lot of people will bring their own tables and tents, some bring trailers to set up and some use their trunk and the ground," Terri McClymont, REAPS executive director. "There is everything under the sun for sale at these events. There's vehicles, kitchen cabinets, and even sinks, household items, clothing and recreational stuff, like children's sporting equipment."
When the sale is done people are encouraged to donate their left over items to the Salvation Army which will have a truck ready to accept donations.
"Please remember to donate quality items because we don't want to offset their tipping fee - we don't want to be asking a non-profit to pay to dispose of unsellable items," McClymont said.
Vendors are asked to clean up their own spot so volunteers at the Junk in the Trunk sale don't have to do the dirty work.
"This event is held rain or shine or sn... nope, not saying the word - but you know what could happen on Oct. 5," McClymont said. "And no matter what the weather brings the event will be held."
There will be food vendors on site so people can take advantage of that.
The first Junk in the Trunk was held in October 2012 to raise awareness for Waste Reduction Month.
During previous events, there were round ups for bigger items held in conjunction with the Junk in the Trunk events but because everything is recyclable within the regional district, there won't be one held this time.
REAPS encourages everyone to call 250-561-7327 or email [email protected] or visit reaps.org to find drop off locations for specific items under their waste reduction directory at www.reaps.org/assets/waste_reduction_april2019.pdf. There is also a repair guide so if you want something fixed REAPS can tell you where to get that done, too.
To book a Junk in the Trunk stall for a $15 donation visit www.eventbrite.ca.
