Get your spring cleaning sorted during November with Port Macquarie Hastings Council (PMHC) encouraging households to upcycle their unwanted goods for cash.
Over two big weekends on the 9-10 and 16-17 November, the Garage Sale Trail will be happening across the Port Macquarie Hastings, offering healthy profits for savvy sellers and tidy savings for thrifty shoppers.
Residents interested in participating in a sale are invited to host their own or join a group with people in their street.
PMHC Waste Project officer, Corrine de Mestre, said selling or shopping at garage sales are a fun and simple way to make some extra money all-while reducing our carbon footprint.
"The Garage Sale Trail helps people connect and keep their unwanted goods out of landfill," Ms de Mestre said.
"With free registration, how-to guides and promotional resources, the garage sale trail enables people to buy and sell with ease.
Data collected from the 2023 event revealed that those holding a sale on the trail made an average of $457 profit, proving pre-loved items are both planet and pocket friendly.
"There really will be something for everyone; designer fashion, mid-century furniture, cookware, vinyl, kids' stuff, tools and more," Ms de Mestre said.
The Garage Sale Trail event is free for residents thanks to the support of the NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and PMHC and has a serious mission to reduce the volume of usable items ending up in landfill and illegally dumped across the state.
NSW EPA Executive Director Programs and Innovation, Alexandra Geddes said "Garage Sale Trail supports the NSW Government's target to reduce and deter illegal dumping."
"Our recent audit found that 43% of items dumped on the kerbside could have either been reused, repaired or recycled.
By taking part in this event, you are embracing our transition to a circular economy and helping reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfill. Opting for pre-loved items is a great way to save money and protect our environment for future generations."
