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What is the Maple Leaf Free Yard Sale event?
Neighbors will be setting out free stuff “yard-sale” style, in driveways and along roads, but at NO COST, sharing what they no longer need with you and with each other. It is in the spirit of the Buy Nothing Project, "Buy less. Share more.".

When is it?
This year (2024), the Maple Leaf Free Yard Sale event will be held on Sunday July 14th from approximately 10AM to 2PM, though timing may vary by "sale".

Who can participate?
This event is open to anyone in the general Maple Leaf area of Seattle.  Loose boundaries are between Interstate-5 and Lake City Way from NE 75th St to Northgate Way / 110th.  Please participate even if you aren't quite in these boundaries!

How can I participate?
There are two ways to participate (try both!):
1. Host your own FREE “sale”, big or small.  Sign up to get your sale on the map!
2. Visit the “sales” during this FREE event. Explore your neighborhood, get to know your neighbors, and –bonus– score some awesome free stuff.  Check out the current map of "sales"!

Do I have to sign up to participate?
Nope! Signing up helps drive traffic to your "sale", but is not required.  There is no sign-up for visitors to sales. 

How can I help promote the event?
Share this web page (MapleLeafFreeYardSale.com) and/or print out and distribute this flyer.

How much stuff do I need to justify hosting a "sale"?
As much or as little as you'd like.  Or join forces with neighbors!

Do I have to be present the entire time?
No, not at all. We invite you to also visit other sales.  You are also not obligated to start and end at the times listed.  In the past people have put out a sign for visitors to help themselves and clearly label any items that are off-limits. But please note that misunderstandings do happen, and participation is at your own risk.

Can I have some items for sale at the same time?
We request that if you participate in this event that the items at your "sale" are strictly free. This helps prevent confusion and misunderstandings.

How do I sign up?
Use this form to get your address on the map.

What happens when I sign up?
Your address will be added to the map of sales.  This map is available publicly.  A finalized version will be published on this site the night before the event.

I don't see my address on the map, even though I signed up.  What happened?
The map is updated manually and is not immediate.  If over a day has passed and your sale has still not appeared, please email MapleLeafFreeYardSale@gmail.com.

I need to edit my “sale” details or remove it. How do I do that?
No problem! Either email MapleLeafFreeYardSale@gmail.com with your address and the requested changes, or fill out the sign-up form again and the newest entry will replace the old.

What if I still have stuff left over at the end of the event that I want to get rid of?
Hosts are responsible for their items at the end of the event. We recommend posting any remaining items in your local Buy Nothing group.

I want to check out the “sales” and plan my route. Where can I find the map?
Find the most up-to-date map here.  Note that more "sales" may be added daily.  There will also be a pdf version available the night before the event.

How can I find the details of a particular “sale”?
On the map, click a location to reveal the address.
On a computer, additional information appears on the left.
On a mobile device, click the address that appears at the bottom of our screen to see additional information about a particular sale.

Since it's free, can I just take whatever I want?
The same guidelines for Buy Nothing apply here—participants decide how to give, and participation is at your own risk.  "Sale" hosts are not obligated to give. If a participant has included special instructions for their sale, please abide by their requests.  

What if I missed the event?
There are often items remaining at the end of the event. We recommend checking out your local Buy Nothing group.
Also consider participating in the Lake City Yard Share Day on July 27th! See the Facebook event page for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/487778876957036

Still have questions?
Contact MapleLeafFreeYardSale@gmail.com.