Final Second Hand Sunday for 2015

November 18th, 2015
[TDC press release]

Second Hand Sunday is returning for the final time in 2015 on December 13th, offering a chance to clear out some clutter before Christmas or grab a treasure or two.

Introduced for residents of Tasman and Nelson in 2014, the event has proven a popular way for people to pass on unwanted items.

In a survey of participants after the most recent Second Hand Sunday in September, 98 percent said they would take part again. The same survey revealed that 72 percent of participants farewelled more than three-quarters of the items they put out for collection.

So far in 2015, more than 200 households have taken the opportunity to gift unwanted items to others through Second Hand Sunday.

The event, which is supported by the Tasman District and Nelson City councils, will be held again from 10.00am on Sunday, 13th December.

People taking part leave unwanted items on their driveway for others to take away for free. Goods can include anything from old furniture, books, clothing or leftover bits and pieces from building projects.

Organisers ask people not to put out food or dangerous goods such as faulty electrical equipment, chemicals or firearms.

To offer items, you need to complete a registration form online before 9am on Thursday, 10th December. Visit tasman.govt.nz and use the search phrase "second hand sunday". Alternatively, register at any Council service centre.

On the day, put your items out on your driveway or front lawn and attach the downloadable poster (also available at Council service centres) to your letterbox so people can easily identify your address. Responsible removal of any uncollected items is required at the end of the day.

For treasure-hunters, the final list of addresses for those offering free stuff will be available on the Council websites from midday on Friday, 11th December.

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