There are two events coming up in Stettler designed to help people clean out their homes.
The Heartland Beautification Committee (HBC) is sponsoring Trash 2 Treasure Days on April 26 and 27 for the first time.
“It’s kind of a pilot project,” said Will Brown, chair of the HBC.
On these days, Stettler residents are invited to set anything they no longer want on their front lawns, and anybody can take anything that strikes their fancy.
“It’s an incentive program to try to keep some things out of the landfill,” Brown said.
After those two days, any remaining items get picked up by the town if they are placed in the back alley.
Brown is confident that the new initiative will be a good idea for Stettler, citing the program’s success in Red Deer.
“There was a lot of talk about it in the trade show,” Brown said. “People were asking a lot of questions.”
And on April 26, the Stettler recreation department has organized a community garage sale and tailgate sale to take place at the Stettler Recreation Centre (SRC) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Prospective vendors are required to book their spot by calling the SRC at (403) 742-4411. Tables cost $5 each or are $10 for three. Vendors must bring their own float. Those wishing to sell out of their trucks must pay $5.
Gerry Little, who works in the recreation department, said they expect to get at least 20 tables.
Admission is $2 per person or $5 per family.
“It’s just a community event…we just want to make the rec centre a better rec centre for the town,” Little said.