Residents are being encouraged to dust the cobwebs off pre-loved items and be part of a community event with a difference.
Redland City Council has joined the national Garage Sale Trail, an event that recognises that one person’s trash may well be another’s treasure.
Redland City Deputy Mayor Alan Beard said the event was the perfect opportunity for locals to spring clean, while providing environmental and social benefits.
“This event is the perfect opportunity for locals to come together to reduce waste while raising money either for themselves or to be donated to a worthy cause,” he said.
“By holding a garage sale, people can get to know their neighbours while giving pre-loved items a new life rather than sending them to landfill, which benefits the entire Redlands.”
Council’s Arts, Culture and Innovation spokesperson Cr Paul Bishop said the event would be held on 26 October and was open to anyone from individual households through to community groups.
“While residents can make a few dollars from unwanted possessions, community groups, schools and charities can also join in to raise much-needed funds,’’ he said.
“All people need to do is log onto the Garage Sale Trail website and register their garage sale trail. From there the location is registered so potential buyers know where to find the bargains.
“Buyers can also use the website to create their own treasure trail by mapping items of interest.”
Cr Bishop said this was the first year Redland City Council had signed up for the event, which so far has attracted 110 other councils from across Australia.
“The initiative started four years ago in Bondi and last year each garage sale made about $400,” he said.
“Council has already registered a number of garage sales and registrations are completely free. Not only can you grab a bargain, but you will help reuse and recycle lots of stuff.”
Sellers who register by 5 October at www.garagesaletrail.com.au can get a free information pack with fun apps to help promote their garage sale.
Also, the annual St James Neighbourhood Watch Garage Sale in Birkdale is on Saturday 19th October from 7am, with a Sausage sizzle by Birkdale Scouts.
