It’s time to cash in on the clutter.
Registrations are now open for the Garage Sale Trail 2016 to be held on Saturday, October 22.
Last year, more 350,000 people listed more than three million items at 13,000 garage sales across Australia, netting the average household about $300 on the day.
Participants threw everything including the kitchen since at the event.
Quirky items sold in the past have included a signed U2 gold record, a beachside apartment, a highland cow, a hovercraft and a definitive list of Star Wars figurines, as well as the usual clothes, books, knick-knacks.
It’s not just individuals and households that take part.
Schools and community groups also take part. Last year, the average group garage sale raise $650 on the day.
Founded in 2010 by Andrew Valder and Darryl Nichols, the Garage Sale Trail has grown from a grassroots event to a program powered by over 150 Councils nationally.
By organising communities around Australia to host and shop at garage sales on one big day, Garage Sale Trail aims to encourage reuse, create awareness around the issues of illegal dumping and provide a platform for fundraising.
Sutherland Shire mayor Carmelo Pesce said the Garage Sale Trail supports Council’s reduces unwanted household waste and promote recycling.
“The Garage Sale Trail gives our community the opportunity to turn a profit and re-home those items filling up our homes that wouldn’t necessarily be counted as rubbish or waste,” Cr Pesce said.
Sellings 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.
Registration is free and open to all households, local businesses, schools and community groups at www.garagesaletrail.com.au.
The first 2,500 sellers in participating council areas to register by September 25 will receive free promotional pack with posters and flyers to help maximise sale success.
