Last year, the City of Clarence reached podium status in the Garage Sale Trail, we had the highest rate of participation in Tasmania and third in Australia.
The Australia-wide pre-loved festival invites people to register their garage sale on one of the two weekends and join the movement to reduce the environmental impact of disposing of goods.
In 2023 over 11,600 Clarence residents participated in the event and 278 garage sales were held across the city – saving 125,622kg of waste from landfill and generating $102,180 in resale value.
This year, we’re teaming up again with the Garage Sale Trail and other local councils to bring the unique event to our community and play our part in diverting waste from landfill.
The dates for 2024 are 9 & 10 and 16 & 17 of November and registrations are open!
Whether you’re looking to declutter, snag a bargain, or discover a unique find, Garage Sale Trail is the perfect opportunity to shop sustainably or turn your unwanted goodies into $$$.
How Does It Work
Anyone can participate. Whether you’re a homeowner, community group, school, or local business, you’re welcome to join the trail. You can register your own personal garage sale, or you can combine forces and join a group!
- Step 1: Register your garage sale for free on the Clarence City Council page Garage Sale Trail
- Step 2: Promote your sale! When you sign up you receive a listing on the national sales map viewed by over 200,000 bargain hunters, a downloadable pack of promo resources and a how-to guide, tips and support from the garage sale experts.
Why Participate?
Decluttering pays off—Garage Sale Trail sellers make an average of $457 showing that pre-loved items are both planet and pocket-friendly.
In 2023, over 419,000 Australians either sold or shopped at more than 14,000 garage sales across the country. Together, they extended the life of over 4.8 million kgs of items, saving them from landfill.
Since its inception, the Garage Sale Trail has diverted over 10 million items from landfills, saved countless resources, and helped communities raise funds for various causes. It’s a testament to the positive impact individuals and communities can have when they come together to make a change. For these reasons, it was a no-brainer for us to partner up and champion more sustainable practices.
By joining forces with the Garage Sale Trail, we aim to make this year’s event bigger and better than ever before, delivering on our commitment to promote sustainability, reduce waste, and foster community connections.