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Old games, picture frames, furniture, tools and exercise equipment are back up for grabs.
The Saskatchewan government says outdoor garage sales are a go this spring.
Single-family garage sales are allowed under the current COVID-19 public health measures, as long as they’re outside. They cannot be inside a garage or other outbuildings.
Under the public health guidelines, up to 10 people are allowed to gather outdoors. Physical distancing must be maintained between households.
Where possible, the province recommends online sales.
The province has some recommendations for both sellers and buyers.
Sellers should:
- Clean and disinfect tables and sale items prior to the sale. Tables and other frequently touched items, including sale merchandise, should be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day.
- Launder clothing or other fabric items prior to sale.
- Minimize physical contact with attendees.
- Not provide food and beverages, complimentary or for sale.
- Ensure hands are washed or sanitized after handling money. Accept cashless payment if possible.
Where the seller agrees with the buyer to have an item picked up (such as larger items needing a larger vehicle for transport) outside the hours of the garage sale, the same precautions are to be taken at the time of the pickup.
Buyers should:
- Not visit garage or yard sales if you are feeling unwell.
- Practise frequent hand hygiene and bring with you a supply of Health Canada approved (DIN or NPN) hand sanitizer.
- Visit sales individually wherever possible. Always maintain a physical distance of two metres between yourself and other non-household members.
- Avoid handling items and objects for sale unless necessary.
- Clean and disinfect purchased items where possible. Launder clothing and fabric items.
