​REDUCE WASTE GET CIRCULAR​
Powered by more than 100 local councils, Garage Sale Trail is a waste education and community engagement program that supports everyday Aussies to transition toward circular living.

A partnership provides councils, and their communities, with exclusive access to:
Six online reuse and
​repair workshops
A circular economy-themed education campaign
Two weekends of garage sales for the community
AS SEEN ON 

THE WHY
Garage Sale Trail helps councils to achieve waste reduction targets and engage their community in the circular economy.
Program impacts, measured through registration data and a post-event survey, are captured in a localised impact report. Prepared by Taverner Research Group, these provide robust data on waste, community building and economic outcomes. With the federal and state/territory governments setting ambitious per capita waste reduction targets, Garage Sale Trail provides an out-of-the-box solution for councils.

​Nationally in 2021 the program saw:
27 million
people cumulatively reached, with 71% of participants becoming more aware of what they consume.
199,440
minutes spent watching workshops, with 65% pledging to make more sustainable lifestyle choices.
1.3 million
kilograms of stuff
​reused, 32% of which
was otherwise destined
​for landfill.
170,000
Aussies involved,
​with 71% feeling more connected to their community.
Get in touch to find out what impacts
could be generated for your community

THE HOW
Participating councils get a ready-made waste education campaign which is proven to reduce waste to landfill, connect communities and support the local economy.  

We provide all the materials councils need, support you to generate awesome local media, manage enquiries from the community, survey residents and provide a localised report to help you measure the impacts of the program.

On average, council partners invest two hours per week (Aug to Nov) promoting the program locally, using supplied templates and materials, often delivered by the communications team.

Annual partnership fees scale by council population and length of agreement. For small councils this is from $2,000 to $5,000 and for large councils from $6,000 to $11,000.
Garage Sale Trail happens each year in partnership with 100 local councils, waste groups and state government partners.

The program works for metro and regional councils of all shapes and sizes. In 2021, 86% of council partners said they would recommend the program to other councils.

"Fantastic initiative, not only for community to be involved in making some money or shopping second hand, but to learn about where to take items when no longer needed" - ACT Government

"It's easy to use, there are more than enough resources that make it easy for councils, and Garage Sale Trail is full of innovators working to make it better each year! - Snowy Valleys Council​

THE ​WHO

The City of Kwinana Team
Hear from Josh at Whyalla

THE WHEN
Key timings for the 2022 program are as follows:
Date
Action
30 June
Deadline for councils to register for the program.
Mid August
​Online briefing session to onboard officers involved in promoting the program locally.
10 September
​Registrations open to the local community and campaign launches.
September to November
Tutorial Tutorials series of six online reuse and repair workshops. Garage Sale Trail and council promotions.
12-13 & 19-20 November
Two nationwide weekends ​of garage sales.
15 December
​Localised impact report provided by Garage Sale Trail.
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