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economic
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development

Save money, while helping your community raise money. 

A growing number of councils are using the weekend of garage sales as an opportunity to support economic recovery post COVID-19.  

Third party research shows that for every $1 invested by council, $10 is generated for the local economy through the sale of pre-loved items.
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In regional Australia the program is being adopted to boost the number of tourists with the lure of a weekend of buying, selling and exploring.
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2019 economic impacts​

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$319
average money
nationally at garage sales


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$507,622
money raised for charities and community groups on the day


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45%
of councils agree the program boosts local spending


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All types of businesses get involved

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Storage facility group sale with BBQ and entertainment

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Food suppliers and artisans

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Pop Up shops and studio clearance sales
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Local markets with stallholders

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Community run markets

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Op Shops, thrift and vintage stores
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Vinyl record and music retail stores

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Makers and creators selling their wares

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Book shops, bric a brac and general collectable stores

"Garage Sale Trail is a simple idea that encourages people to consider how things can be reused whilst also providing an opportunity to raise money.  The event brought visitors from out of town."
David Morrell, President, Shire of Denmark WA
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Council Case Studies
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Tourism & Economic Development
Blayney Shire Council

Blayney Shire Council saw with Garage Sale Trail as an opportunity to educate the community about the importance of recycling whilst engaging with the community and community groups. It also had flow on impacts for tourism and economic development. Watch the video to learn more.
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Australia’s leading waste education program inspiring Australians to sell and shop secondhand.
Contact
85 William Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
[email protected]
​PH: 0290 643 847​

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This project is a NSW EPA Waste Less Recycle More initiative funded from the waste levy.

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