The Garage Sale Trail is set to return over two big weekends in November, offering an opportunity to declutter, discover and save.
On November 9-10 and November 16-17 hundreds of garage sales will pop up across the region, transforming the Coast into a fun and sustainable shopping destination.
The community-driven event, made locally possible by Central Coast Council, is Australia’s biggest festival of pre-loved stuff.
Whether you’re looking to find hidden gems, reduce waste or simply have a fun day out, the Garage Sale Trail has something for everyone.
Central Coast Council Director Infrastructure Services Boris Bolgoff said garage sales were a win-win for the community and the environment.
“Last year, the Central Coast saw 287 garage sales registered for the Garage Sale Trail weekends, which resulted in an impressive 160,277kgs of pre-loved items not going to landfill,” Bolgoff said.
“This fantastic result made us one of the top ranked regions in both NSW and nationally.
“We’re aiming to break those records at this year’s events.
“Not only can Coasties score amazing deals, saving at least 25 per cent off a retail price by choosing second-hand, but sellers also walk away with some extra cash, with the average seller making $456.84 last year.”
Registering to host a garage sale is free, with registrations now open.
More information is available on the Garage Sale Trail website including how-to guides, promotional resources, tips on using touch-free payment methods; and locations of garage sales for the shoppers.
Search ‘garage sale trail’ at centralcoast.nsw.gov.au
Central Coast Council’s participation in the 2024 Garage Sale Trail weekends is jointly funded by Council and the NSW Environment Protection Authority’s Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.
The national event is powered by over 100 councils around Australia and helps to prevent valuable resources from going to landfill by encouraging reuse and recycling.