Who doesn’t love a bargain during these tough economic times? Join the reuse revolution on Saturday, 21st September, as we welcome the North Coast’s largest day of garage sales - Second Hand Saturday.

Since 2005, Second Hand Saturday has served as a platform and prompt for our community to support reuse and repair.

It’s one huge organised day of garage sales with residents across the North Coast taking part to make extra cash on items they no longer need, or find bargains at a fraction of the cost to buying new.

A recent study done by Charitable Reuse Australia, in partnership with the NSW EPA, found that households across the state were able to save $423 million just last year by shopping second-hand.

It’s not only good for our wallets, though. The study also found that 49,000 tonnes of what could have been waste was diverted from landfills through the second-hand market.

You can be a part of Second Hand Saturday by registering to hold your own garage sale, or teaming up with family, friends or neighbours for a coordinated sale. There’s also the opportunity to register a group event as a local community organisation, fundraiser, school or church.

Visit secondhandsaturday.com.au for more information and to register a garage sale, or contact your local Council. Second Hand Saturday is coordinated by North East Waste on behalf of member Northern Rivers Councils.

This project is a NSW Environment Protection Authority Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy initiative, funded from the waste levy.