The final Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sale of the year takes place this Saturday, Aug. 23 starting at 9 a.m. inside the parking lot at Vancouver Island University. (City of Nanaimo)

By Jordan Davidson

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Nanaimo’s final Trunk Sale of the year at VIU

Aug 23, 2025 | 5:51 AM

NANAIMO — Bargain hunters have one more chance to take advantage of the Nanaimo Recycles Trunk Sale this weekend.

The final Trunk Sale of the year happens on Saturday, Aug. 23, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., located inside parking lots L and M at the Vancouver Island University, and is free to attend.

Around 150 sellers are expected on site selling gently used “garage sale” type household items, with vendor spots available on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the City.

No retail booths or sale of new items are permitted, unless it’s a new item made from recycled material.

Buyers are encouraged to bring their own reusable bags when hunting for the best deal.

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The City’s director of public works John Elliot says this is a great way to promote the reusing and recycling of unwanted items.

“By supporting reuse and keeping items out of the landfill, we’re helping build a more sustainable and connected community—one trunk at a time.”

More information can be found here at the City’s Reduce and Reuse events page.

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