Second Hand Saturday - the North Coast’s biggest day of garage sales is back again and registrations to hold a garage sale are now open.

This year, Second Hand Saturday will be held on Saturday 4th November.

Linda Tohver from North East Waste is inviting people to get involved in this year’s event, held across the Council areas of Tweed, Byron, Ballina, Kyogle, Richmond Valley, Lismore and the Clarence Valley.

“With millions of tonnes of waste being sent to landfill by Australian households every year, the humble garage sale is one of the easiest ways we can reduce the amount of ‘stuff’ ending up in landfill,” Linda said.

“Selling pre-loved goods and buying second hand is a great way to keep items circulating within our community, especially when many of us are looking at options to reduce the cost of living.”

Residents who register for Second Hand Saturday will once again have the option of holding their own garage sale, or to organise a joint sale with family and friends.

“We always encourage people to join forces with their local community to attract more attention - get your neighbours involved and hold a street sale, run a fundraiser or collate your efforts at your local club, school or church. That’s just one of our tips for the day to get the crowds to your sale!” Linda said.

This year, registered garage sale addresses will appear both online and in local newspapers – for Lismore, Kyogle and Richmond Valley residents, the Lismore App (through the Second Hand Saturday button on the front page) and The Northern Rivers Times - with full details listed on the Second Hand Saturday website.

To register your garage sale and for more information, visit the Second Hand Saturday website www.secondhandsaturday.com.au, follow the mysecondhandsaturday Facebook page or contact your local Council.

Registrations close at 5pm on Wednesday, October 25 2023.