The Good Swap + Downtown Yonge BIA

On behalf of the Downtown Yonge community, the B.I.A. is a non-profit organization that is committed to improving the daily experience of our members, residents, customers and all stakeholders with an end goal of strengthening the culture and economy of Downtown Yonge.

Bring up to 10 clothing or accessory items you no longer want. Our volunteers will place the items on the swap tables, where everyone can browse and take home new-to-them finds.

You do not need to bring the same number of items that you take, but please be thoughtful and only take things you or someone you know will use.

• Bring 10 clothing items or fewer. Please respect our item limit.
• Check your items. No holes, stains, missing parts, or broken pieces. Everything should be clean, folded, in useable condition, and ready to be loved again.
• Use scent-free soap. Wash items before bringing them

• Be kind. Treat everyone with respect and care.
• Respect boundaries. Give people space.
• Don’t hoard. Try things on as you go so others can browse items you decide not to keep.
• Don’t hover. Keep the drop-off table clear and let volunteers place items before looking through them.
• No dumping. The end-of-life care of your items is your responsibility.
• Take to wear, not to sell. Please only take what you (or someone you know) will actually use.
• Keep it simple. Don’t do stuff that makes us write more rules.
  

Read the Agenda & FAQ below for more information!

Choose a 12 pm or 12:30 pm entry ticket when registering.

For this event only: people without tickets may join the walk-up line and enter beginning at 12:45 pm, subject to space. Registered attendees will receive priority admission during their ticketed entry period.

The swap is planned for College Park at 420 Yonge Street.

If poor weather, the event will be moved inside the AURA tower (388 Yonge Street) to the basement food court stage area.

There is no public washroom at the outdoor swap site.

Swap at your own risk
The swap is a high-traffic event, which increases the chance of germs or pests spreading. We ask that all swappers wash items in scent-free soap before bringing them, and only attend if they are in good health. Please note that we cannot guarantee the condition of items or the outcomes of any swap. Take precautions: wear a mask if you wish, use hand sanitizer, and wash your items once you get home.

Lost or stolen items
We cannot take responsibility for garments donated or swapped, and accept no liability for any claim or loss resulting from transactions at the event.

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The Good Swap is supported by the City of Toronto through Live Green Toronto and the Neighbourhood Climate Action Grants program.

Info: In the area early? Drop your items off! You'll need to get checked in at 12pm but this will save your arms some trouble!

Info: Give your name at the check-in area and get signed in. No printed ticket required. (But registration is!)

Info: Drop your items at the welcome desk. Keep everything folded and help our volunteers sort into tops, bottoms, etc.

Info: We encourage you to keep your haul to about the same number of items you brought. It’s not about quantity, it’s about finding pieces you’ll actually wear.

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