Would you like to clear out clutter, make cash and meet people? The Garage Sale Trail on Saturday could be just the thing.
More than 400,000 Australians are expected to hit the streets for this year's Garage Sale Trail on Saturday, October 24, to snap up a bargain and reduce the amount of waste going to landfill.
Sutherland Shire mayor Carmelo Pesce and Caroline Spear, of Caringbah, are pictured getting ready for the event.
Founded in 2010 by Andrew Valder and Darryl Nichols, the not-for-profit sustainability and community program is backed by more than 150 councils.
And it's free to get involved. Registration opened on August 10 for households, community groups, schools, businesses and makers and creators.
Sellers hosting garage sales can put their "sale on the trail" and list key items while shoppers can plan their day by searching what sales are in their neighbourhood and create a "treasure trail".
"In 2014, there were 2.9 million preloved items from over 8000 garage sales," Mr Nichols said.
"Up for sale was everything from a rocket-powered jetpack, a beachside apartment and a couple of grandpas looking for a good home! The average seller made over $300 on the day.".This year, the number of garage sales is expected to top 10,000.
There will be plenty of bargains to be had but the Garage Sale Trail is about much more.
"The simple act of having a garage sale is a way to encourage reuse," Mr Valder said.
* Fairfax Media is a media partner of Garage Sale Trail 2015.