Grab a bargain and turn unwanted items into cash during November

Join the Garage Sale Trail in November to turn your unwanted possessions into cash or grab yourself a bargain. 

Justin and Peita, and their kids Angus and Emmett, prepare for the Garage Sale Trail.

Noosa Council has joined more than 80 local governments across Australia taking part in the national event to encourage recycling and re-use and reduce waste to landfill.

With free registration, how-to guides, and promotional resources available, anyone can host a garage sale easily, and find where to go to grab a bargain, across two big weekends - November 11 and 12, and November 18 and 19.

Noosaville resident Justin said his family was pleased to get involved in the Garage Sale Trail to part with things they no longer needed.

“This way you know the things you no longer need are going to someone who wants them so it’s great for the environment and the conscience,” he said. 

“It’s a great project for the kids to get behind, as it helps teach them about the circular economy and gives them a way to make a bit of pocket money,"

Noosa Council’s Waste Coordinator, Mark Borgert, said the Garage Sale Trail initiative supported Council’s goal of reducing waste and boosting recycling and reuse.

“Buying and selling second-hand items via garage sales helps pass good working items on to people who can use them, so they don’t needlessly end up in landfill,” he said.

“Hosting a garage sale can feel daunting, but our involvement in the Garage Sale Trail gives residents access to handy guides for setting up a garage sale and help to promote it, including listings on the Garage Sale Trail website.”

Mr Borgert said participation was open to community groups and charity stores as well.

“With the current cost-of-living pressures, garage sales are a great way to pick up useful items at bargain prices,” he said.

“More than 400,000 people are expected to participate across Australia this year over the two weekends, with around three million items going up for sale,” Mr Borgert said.

“Last year’s event alone diverted over 3 million kilograms of valuable items away from landfill – that’s the circular economy in action!”

A series of Trail Tutorial online workshops will be held on October 28 and 29. They’re free and available to the public, and explore sustainable living that is kind on the planet and pocket. An all-star cast of experts will also share insights on second-hand selling, styling and the circular economy. 

To register your sale and find out about the trail tutorials, visit the Garage Sale Trail website.