Garage Sale Trail is a 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 19 and Sunday 20 October 2019.
- 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 19 and Sunday 20 October 2019.
Membership fees for Metro 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 29 March will receive a free kit of council branded promotional materials valued at over $750. The kit includes: reusable outdoor banner, posters, flyers, Facebook advertising and 30 seller packs for participating residents. The pack is designed to reduce your costs and help you be as successful as possible by providing additional promotional resources to use in council facilities and around the community.
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 29 March will receive a free kit of council branded promotional materials valued at over $750. The kit includes: reusable outdoor banner, posters, flyers, Facebook advertising and 30 seller packs for participating residents. The pack is designed to reduce your costs and help you be as successful as possible by providing additional promotional resources to use in council facilities and around the community.
Population Size |
2 Year Fee Per Annum |
3 Year Fee Per Annum |
4 Year Fee Per Annum |
0 - 80,000 |
$6,177 |
$5,615 |
$5054 |
80,000 - 100,000 |
$7,300 |
$6,637 |
$5,973 |
100,000 - 150,000 |
$8,423 |
$7,658 |
$6,892 |
150,000 + |
$9,546 |
$8,679 |
$7,811 |
Fees are per annum, exclusive of GST and increase annually in line with CPI.
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What councils think of the program
*All materials are produced on recycled paper and where possible, designed to be reused. Pack will be delivered concurrent with 2019 campaign assets.
