Reuse Rendezvous

July 19 - 20, 2025

Looking to declutter your home, garage or workplace? Give old household items a new life with the City of Nanaimo's annual city-wide swap meet!

Reuse Rendezvous is a community event to celebrate the Zero Waste principles of reuse and redistribution! You know the old saying - One person's trash is another person's treasure. As a redistributor or a bargain lover, your participation in Reuse Rendezvous helps keep usable goods out of the landfill and reduces the need for production of brand new goods.

Redistributors – Find a match for your unwanted-but-usable household goods.

• Mark the item with a “FREE” tag.
• By Saturday morning, set your items at your curb - Please do not block sidewalks or bike paths.
• Watch out for the weather! Summer sun is likely, but keep an eye out on your items so they don't get ruined by rain or blown away by the wind.
• Feel good over the weekend as you watch your items find a new home.
• Bring back any unwanted items by Monday, July 21^st - The City will NOT be collecting these items.

Bargain Lovers – Join in by searching the city for marked free items you can take home and reuse.

• Search for treasures in your neighbourhood, or explore other areas of the city. 
  • Be Zero Waste conscious - Only take items you can put to use.
• Stay safe when searching for bargains:
  • Slow down and watch for children.
  • Park carefully - Please do not block roadways, sidewalks or bike paths; turn off your vehicle.
  • Obey traffic signs and speed limits.

Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sales

PACK YOUR BAGS!  The Trunk Sales return again this year.

Trunk sales promote a circular economy through the reuse and recycling of gently used “garage sale” type items. No retail-type booths or sale of new items will be permitted. The only new items accepted are items made from recycled materials.

• June 21, 2025 at the Country Club Centre from 9 am - 2 pm
• August 23, 2025 at the Vancouver Island University from 9 am - 2 pm

It is free entry for sellers by advance registration only! 150 vendor spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sellers can now reserve a parking space by sending an email to: public.worksinfo@nanaimo.ca with the subject line: 2025 Trunk Sale Registration. Deadline for applications is 3 pm the Friday before the each sale (June 20 and August 22). 

Buyers be sure to bring your reusable bags!