The Garage Sale Trail is returning to the Central Coast over two big weekends in November, offering Coasties a unique opportunity to declutter, discover and save. On 9-10 and 16-17 November, hundreds of garage sales will pop up across the region, transforming the Central Coast into a fun and sustainable shopping destination.

This community-driven event, made locally possible by Central Coast Council, is Australia's biggest festival of pre-loved stuff. Whether you're looking to find hidden gems, reduce waste or simply have a fun day out, the Garage Sale Trail has something for everyone.

Central Coast Council Director Infrastructure Services, Boris Bolgoff said garage sales are a win-win for our community and the environment.

“Last year, the Central Coast saw 287 garage sales registered for the Garage Sale Trail weekends, which resulted in an impressive 160,277kgs of pre-loved items, not going to landfill,” said Mr Bolgoff.

“This fantastic result made us one of the top ranked regions in both NSW and nationally. We're aiming to break those records at this year's events.

“Not only can Coasties score amazing deals, saving at least 25% off a retail price, by choosing second-hand, but sellers also walk away with some extra cash, with the average seller making $456.84 last year.”

Registering to host a garage sale is free, with registrations now open. More information is available on the Garage Sale Trail website, such as how-to guides, promotional resources and tips on using touch-free payment methods.

Coasties interested in shopping at a garage sale can also view registered garage sales on the website, allowing them to plan their shopping day out in advance.

Council Mayor Lawrie McKinna said Council is proud to support the Garage Sale Trail as part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability.

“The Garage Sale Trail aligns with Council’s efforts to reduce waste, promote recycling and create a greener future for our community,” Mayor McKinna said.

“By participating in the Garage Sale Trail, you're giving pre-loved goods a second life, multiplying the value of the effort and resources used to create them.”

To register a sale for free, get involved and discover the positive impacts of buying and selling second-hand, head to the Garage Sale Trail website.

Central Coast Council's participation in the 2024 Garage Sale Trail weekends is jointly funded by Council and the NSW Environment Protection Authority's Waste Less, Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy. The national event is powered by over 100 Councils around Australia and helps to prevent valuable resources from going to landfill by encouraging reuse and recycling.