WASTE NOT WANT NOT: Wagga Wagga resident Alison Tokley and Council’s Environmental Education Officer Christina Reid chatting about recycling, upcycling, community garage sales and making a dollar or two.

Environment

Registrations open for Wagga Wagga’s biggest Garage Sale event

Published: 03 Oct 2024 7:59am

With the return of the 2024 Wagga Wagga Garage Sale Trail, November is the perfect time to get rid of unwanted items.

Wagga Wagga City Council is proud to be partnering with Garage Sale Trail again in 2024 and is encouraging residents to host a sale, either by yourself or with family and friends.

Registrations are open for sellers until the first weekend of sales on Saturday 9 November.

Council’s Environmental Education Officer Christina Reid said the Garage Sale Trail is a fun way to clear out your house and garage while also saving items from landfill.

“We are encouraging everyone to get involved in this year’s community Garage Sale Trail,” Ms Reid said.

“The best part of this community campaign is that it puts your sale on the map displaying all the other sales happening that weekend, encouraging people to visit all of them.

“At the end of the campaign, we receive data to let us know just how much we have saved from landfill.”

Ms Reid said that whether you’re a seller or buyer, the event is an enjoyable social activity that has measurable environmental benefits.

“More than 2000 people got involved locally last year, and we’re hoping to have an even bigger and better go this year.”

Items on table for sale during Garage Sale Trail — **FILES, FANS AND FORKS:** Almost anything you no longer have a use for can have a second life in someone else’s home or garden … or even on their feet!

The first step is registering your garage sale online. It’s free to sign up, and once you do you’ll be provided with ready-made promotional materials to advertise your sale.

“Because it’s promoted for locals to see, it’s garage sales made easy!” Ms Reid said.

“The free resources include letterbox slips, directional signage, and promotional posters.”

Ms Reid says now that we have hit Spring, it’s the perfect time to sort through your home or garage and make some extra cash.

“And you don’t need an actual garage! You can hold the sale on your front lawn, out of a car boot, at a local school, or make it a pop-up street party with your neighbours.

“Every year thousands of reusable items get sent to landfill locally. Getting involved in this initiative means you’re getting money for helping save items from landfill.”