Worried about the cost of living? Join the reuse revolution on Saturday 21 September 2024 as we welcome the North Coast's largest day of garage sales - Second Hand Saturday!
Since 2005, North East Waste has been organising Second Hand Saturday across the Northern Rivers region as support for community reuse and repair. With over 400 garage sales at last year's event, 2024 is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever.
It's one huge organised day of garage sales with residents across the North Coast taking part to make extra cash on items they no longer need, or find bargains at a fraction of the cost of buying new.
A recent study done by Charitable Reuse Australia in partnership with the NSW EPA, found that households across the state were able to save $423 million just last year by shopping second-hand.
It's not only good for our wallets though, the study also found that 49,000 tonnes of what could have been waste was diverted from landfill through the second hand market.
You can be a part of Second Hand Saturday by registering to hold your own garage sale, or teaming up with family, friends or neighbours for a coordinated sale. There's also the opportunity to register a group event as a local community organisation, fundraiser, school or church.
"Participating in Second Hand Saturday as a buyer, seller, or both, is a fantastic way to contribute to the local circular economy. Pre-loved items are often cheaper and more unique than what you find in the shops. This event helps us give goods a new life rather than taking up space in landfill, connect with our local community, and make or save a bit of extra cash- wins all around," says Justine Rowe, council's Resource Recovery Education Officer.
Visit secondhandsaturday.com.au for more information and to register a garage sale.
