Connect with your community 
Because the community love the program, it's a great way for councils to connect with residents.  

We make it easy with a range of ready-made community engagement materials provided for local households, schools, community groups and local businesses.

Councils also use the program as a way to engage the community with their existing facilities and services, hosting sales at libraries, community centres and tip shops. 

432,944 people got involved in 2019

90%
of sellers would consider doing it again 
People love it.
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60%
of councils agree the program improves community engagement
Communities get behind it.
84%
of people agree it's a good thing for councils to support
​Locals see the value in being involved.

Community and Council working together

“We hope to see individuals making some extra cash, successful fundraising for community groups, many treasures finding a new home and spreading the word about the importance of reuse and recycling to reduce landfill.”
Victoria Brown, President, Shire of Esperance WA

Council Case Studies

Promoting Council Facilities
Brisbane City Council & City of Tea Tree Gully
Brisbane City Council hosted two Tip Shop sales and Tea Tree Gully organised a library sale to promote reuse, waste reduction and other council facilities and waste services.
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Engaging Your Community
City of Burnside
Community Engagement Administration Officer, Megan Taht, discusses the City of Burnside Council's tips & tricks for community engagement and getting your community involved in Garage Sale Trail which promoted council is a positive light. Watch the video presentation for more tips.  ​
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Community Group Collaboration & Media Materials
Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland Shire Council activated the program through community building, use of media and promotional materials, as well as collaboration with the Menai Men's Shed. Watch the video presentations to learn more. 
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Environmental Community Engagement
City of Stonnington
City of Stonnington use the program to promote sustainable living and practical solutions for waste as well as an opportunity to promote council and engage residents with environmental messages. Watch the short video presentation to learn more.
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Partnerships, Networking & Entertainment
Town of Victoria Park
Town of Victoria Park used a wide variety of methods to engage with the community, from car boot sales to utilising shopping centres for markets. A big plus was using entertainment for kids and workshops on up-cycling activities. Watch the video presentation to learn more. 
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