After the overwhelming success of the inaugural Second Hand Hornsby Market earlier this year, Hornsby Shire Council is excited to bring back this popular event, one of its best ways to boost the local reuse economy, on Sunday, 29 September 2024.
The Second Hand Hornsby Market provides residents with an opportunity to declutter some of their pre-loved items in an environmentally conscious manner, offering others the opportunity to discover thrifty treasures.
The market is part of Council's Second Hand Hornsby initiative, which also includes an innovative service on Council's website allowing residents to advertise their garage sales, with advice on making them a success.
Council is encouraging locals to reduce the number of items sent to landfill by instead opting to give their unwanted items a new lease on life. Some of the items that are expected to be on offer at the Second Hand Hornsby Market include clothing, toys, books, sporting equipment and household items.
Residents booked out the 30 stalls in record time, and now Hornsby Shire Council's General Manager, Steven Head, can't wait to see the local community come along to the market to help keep preloved items in circulation and out of landfill.
"The Second Hand Market is a fantastic opportunity for the community to come together, find unique treasures, and support sustainable living," Steven said.
"By choosing to reuse, you're making a positive impact on the environment. At this market you will have fun while saving money, and who knows what great bargains you might discover?"
The Second Hand Hornsby Market will run from 9am-1pm in the car park on Coronation Street and in the Coronation StrEat space.
Second Hand Hornsby aligns with Council's Waste Matters Strategy and is part of several initiatives, including Clothing Swap events, to assist Council achieve its goal of diverting 80 per cent of community waste from landfill by 2030. For more details on the Second Hand Hornsby Market, visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/market
