Garage Sale Trail is a year-round membership program for councils which supports council’s key objectives in the areas of:
Garage Sale Trail takes place on the third weekend of October each year and happens next on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October 2018.
- Waste education and reduction
- Sustainability
- Community engagement and development
Garage Sale Trail takes place on the third weekend of October each year and happens next on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 October 2018.
Membership fees for Regional councils in VIC
Councils participating in the program pay an annual membership fee which provides unlimited access to the program to their residents each year as well as a council branded toolkit of promotional materials, real-time data on local participation. an impact report, prepared by an independent research company and year round waste education materials.
For further details of what Garage Sale Trail membership entitles you to refer to the Membership Guidelines.
The minimum term for councils joining the program is two years, with many councils choosing to sign up for three years or more. This enables the program to achieve it’s full potential in your local area and become embedded in the local community and council calendar.
Councils who confirm their participation prior to Friday 30 March will receive a free promotional toolkit valued at over $750. The council branded toolkit includes: re-usable outdoor banner, posters, flyers, Facebook advertising and 30 seller success packs for community members.*
For further details of what Garage Sale Trail membership entitles you to refer to the Membership Guidelines.
The minimum term for councils joining the program is two years, with many councils choosing to sign up for three years or more. This enables the program to achieve it’s full potential in your local area and become embedded in the local community and council calendar.
Councils who confirm their participation prior to Friday 30 March will receive a free promotional toolkit valued at over $750. The council branded toolkit includes: re-usable outdoor banner, posters, flyers, Facebook advertising and 30 seller success packs for community members.*
Population Size |
2 Year Fee Per Annum |
3 Year Fee Per Annum |
4 Year Fee Per Annum |
0 - 15,000 |
$2,200 |
$2,000 |
$1,800 |
15,000 - 30,000 |
$3,300 |
$3,000 |
$2,700 |
30,000 - 60,000 |
$4,400 |
$4,000 |
$3,600 |
60,000 - 90,000 |
$5,500 |
$5,000 |
$4,500 |
90,000 + |
$6,600 |
$6,000 |
$5,400 |
Fees are per annum, exclusive of GST and increase annually in line with CPI.
Sign up now!
If you’re ready to sign up or want to discuss membership further with us, get in touch.
To help you get other stakeholders from across council involved, we have prepared a ready-made Report to Council template for you. Take a peek and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
To help you get other stakeholders from across council involved, we have prepared a ready-made Report to Council template for you. Take a peek and please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any further questions.
What councils think of the program
*All materials are produced on recycled paper and where possible, designed to be reused. Pack to be delivered by 1 August 2018.