World’s biggest garage sale comes to the Gympie region

Gympie Regional Council is set to be a part of national community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail. Registration is now open to households, schools, community groups and anyone who is up for a day of fun, decluttering and spare cash making!

Gympie region’s households, schools and community groups are set to join hundreds of thousands of people across the country on Saturday 24 October as a part of the fifth annual Garage Sale Trail.

An award-winning community and sustainability event, Garage Sale Trail is powered by over 150 local councils and is expecting over 10,000 garage sales to be held across Australia.

Gympie Regional Council Mayor Mick Curran has welcomed the involvement of Council and the unique opportunity to promote reuse and community building in a fun and creative way.

“Gympie Regional Council is proud to be actively involved in bringing this national initiative to our residents. Garage Sale Trail helps people to think creatively about how we can reuse items that might otherwise be put out for waste collection and possibly end up in landfill,” Cr. Curran said.

“Garage Sale Trail is a fun and social way to get to know your neighbours and connect with the broader community whilst raising money for yourself or others. It’s a grassroots event that has swept across the country, so we’re pleased to be a part of something bigger that’s making some positive change. ”

Garage Sale Trail takes place on Saturday 24 October and all households, local organisations, schools, community groups and charities can register via garagesaletrail.com.au.

Registration is free and includes a seller webpage that can be personalised by naming the garage sale and listing items that will be for sale on the day. There’s also a whole swag of tips and tools available to help sellers promote their sales locally. Those who register before the 25 September will receive a seller pack with lots of goodies to ensure a successful garage sale.

Now is the time to pencil Saturday 24 October into your diary and prepare for a fun day of buying and selling. Who knows what treasures you might come across!

About Garage Sale Trail

Garage Sale Trail is a not-for-profit community enterprise aiming to promote reuse, reduce waste to landfill, create awareness about illegal dumping, unite communities, and stimulate local economies. Now in its fifth year nationally, the program has grown from Bondi Beach where it started in 2010 to be happening in partnership with over 150 councils nationally.  In 2014 there was 2.9 million pre-loved items from over 8,000 garage sales. The average seller made over $300 and made 13 new community connections on the day.

For more information visit Gympie Regional Council