Springfield Townwide Garage Sale Set for Sept. 5–6

Springfield's next Townwide Garage Sale is scheduled for Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026. Sale hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. No permit is required to participate. Registering your address is recommended and can be completed at springfield-nj.us/garage-sale/.

Bulk pickup will follow on Wednesday, September 16. Residents should have all items out by their curb by Tuesday night, September 15.

The township coordinates the townwide garage sale to enable residents to sell personal items while encouraging community participation and commerce. The coordinated event creates community-wide opportunity for residents to browse multiple sales throughout the township rather than individual scattered sales.

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Garage Sale Registration

While no permit is required to participate, registering your address at springfield-nj.us/garage-sale/ is recommended. Registration enables the township to maintain comprehensive listing of garage sale locations, helping community members plan browsing routes and locate sales efficiently.

Registration also provides municipal tracking of townwide event participation and community engagement.

Sale Hours and Dates

The sale runs both Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing two full days for residents to buy, sell, and browse community sales. Two-day format accommodates weekend shopping patterns and enables both morning and evening shoppers to participate.

Bulk Pickup Coordination

The townwide garage sale is coordinated with the township's bulk pickup schedule. Bulk pickup occurs on Wednesday, September 16—ten days after the garage sale concludes. Residents should place bulk items at curb by Tuesday night, September 15.

Coordination between garage sale and bulk pickup enables residents to clear unwanted items through sale before placing remaining bulk items for municipal collection.

Permit-Free Participation

The absence of permit requirements removes administrative barriers and costs to participation, enabling broad community participation regardless of economic circumstances or willingness to navigate municipal permitting processes.

Permit-free garage sale approach reflects municipal commitment to accessible community commerce and resident economic participation.

For Springfield residents interested in selling personal items or browsing community garage sales, the townwide event provides convenient, cost-free opportunity to participate.

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FAQ

Q: When is the Springfield townwide garage sale?
A: The garage sale is Saturday, September 5, and Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Q: Do I need a permit to participate?
A: No. No permit is required to participate in the Springfield townwide garage sale.

Q: Do I need to register for the garage sale?
A: Registration is recommended but not required. You can register your address at springfield-nj.us/garage-sale/ to be included in the comprehensive sale location listing.

Q: Why should I register?
A: Registration helps the township create a comprehensive listing of garage sale locations, helping community members plan browsing routes and locate sales.

Q: When is bulk pickup after the garage sale?
A: Bulk pickup is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Q: When should I put bulk items at the curb?
A: Residents should have all items out by their curb by Tuesday night, September 15, 2026.

Q: Can I participate in both the garage sale and bulk pickup?
A: Yes. The garage sale and bulk pickup are coordinated to enable residents to sell items during the garage sale and then place remaining bulk items for municipal collection.

Q: Is there a cost to register?
A: No. There is no cost to register or participate in the townwide garage sale.

Q: How do I find other garage sales during the event?
A: Registering at springfield-nj.us/garage-sale/ provides a comprehensive listing of garage sale locations throughout Springfield.