CLEAR out and cash in on the Garage Sale Trail this November as more than

400,000 Australians hit the streets as part of the nation’s biggest second hand

treasure hunt.

Over two big weekends on the 9-10 and 16-17 November, the trail will be

returning to the Somerset region with Somerset Regional Council backing the initiative for another year.

The event offers savings for savvy shoppers on everything from the essentials you need, to the pre-loved gems you want.

Somerset residents are invited to host their own sale or join a group sale in their

neighbourhood, and can take part over one day or do more across both

weekends.

Somerset Deputy Mayor Helen Brieschke said selling or shopping at garage sales is a fun and simple action we can all take to reduce our carbon footprint.

“Garage Sale Trail helps neighbours connect, make some money and keep

their good stuff out of landfill,” Cr Brieschke said.

“With free registration, how-to guides and promotional resources, its

garage sales made easy over two big weekends.

“We expect to have dozens of garage sales happening in the Somerset region over the two weekends and another 15,000 happening around Australia.”

Buoyed on a rising tide of reuse and recycling, the nation is decluttering and

It is paying dividends for sellers.

Data has revealed that those holding a sale on the trail make an average of $4571 proving pre-loved is planet and pocket friendly.

With profits like these, it is no wonder that three million items will be up for grabs

over the trail weekends, and more sales translates to more bargains for the

shrewd shopper.

“There really will be something for everyone; designer fashion, mid century

furniture, cookware, vinyl, kids stuff, tools and more,” Cr Brieschke said.

“Shopping aside, the Garage Sale Trail program is free for residents thanks

to the support of Council and supports items potentially going to landfill.

Register your sale for free at www.garagesaletrail.com.au

Somerset Regional Council is supporting the nationwide Garage Sale Trail initiative being held in the region across two weekends in November.