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If you’re surrounded by clutter and unwanted items, but are unable to hold a traditional garage sale there might be a solution in store.

The City of Vernon and the Regional District of North Okanagan (RDNO) are encouraging the community to reduce, reuse and recycle by hosting the '2015 Garage & Trunk Sale' on April 18 from 8 a.m till noon.

The garage sale comes after last year’s success says Tanya Laing Gahr, with the City of Vernon, where free promotions advertisements are provided for those hosting a garage sale at their home on April 18.

"These ads help reach bargain hunters drawn out by the large number of sales during the event.”

Garage sale items can be brought to an assigned stall in the rear parking lot at Kal Tire Place. This event is targeting typical garage sale items such as tools and hardware, books, clothing, children’s items, electronics, antiques, garden and sports equipment and does not include retail booths, says Laing Gahr.

Food, plants, animals, livestock, firearms or illegal substances are not permitted.

During the Trunk Sale, Kindale Developmental Association will be accepting clothing—including hats, belts, outerwear, and footwear—backpacks, purses, computer bags, bed sheets, comforters, bedcovers, towels, table clothes and drapes.

Dirty, wet or torn items (including fabric scraps) will not be accepted for reuse or recycling.

To find out more or register online go to www.vernon.ca/garagesale by Thursday, April 9.