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Garage Sales: Recyclers Will Want to Visit These Sales and Search for Treasures

Nothing could be greener than putting interesting and useful items back to work and keeping them out of landfills.

If you are an avid garage sale shopper, it might be fun to try shopping some of these Labor Day weekend sales and see if it is for you. In addition to finding bargains on household items, you might stumble across some interesting collectibles.

 A few tips for the beginners are, wear comfortable shoes, always bring your own bags, have plenty of small bills handy and lots of change. Re-cycling cast off items can be fun and thrifty as well as green. Every sale is an adventure. You just never know what you may find. Haggling is expected, so make your best offer.

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4439 Green Valley Drive, Arnold
Garage Sale 

  • When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon
  • A friend and a truck will come in handy at this sale that features a dryer, a portable air conditioner and furniture. 

1582 Donnybrook Lane, Imperial
Multi-Family Garage Sale

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  • When: Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon
  • Looking for a wedding dress or formal wear? Or, four ties and rims for a 1986 Ford Bronco? These and other interesting items can be found at this sale. 

1501 Pecan Court, High Ridge
Multiple Family Garage Sale

  • When: Saturday, 7 a.m.
  • An HP printer with ink, books, video games candles and glassware are among the featured items at this sale.

5720 State Road P, De Soto
Big Yard Sale

  • When: Wednesday through Friday, 7 a.m.
  • Save those last delicacies from your garden with canning supplies that you find here, including a pressure cooker. You will also find interesting furniture, like a small dining table and chairs, a king-sized cherry sleigh bed and a telephone table. 

1537 East Marriott Road, Barnhart
Garage/House Sale

  • When: Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon
  • It’s a sale at a sale. Last week’s items are 50 percent off. Fashionable clothing is the thrust here, with store and name brand clothing in a variety of sizes.

6676 Ike Drive, Barnhart
Yard/Tool Sale

  • When: Friday, 8 a.m to noon and 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon
  • Woodworkers rejoice! Stop here to buy Jorgenson clamps, Craftsman clamps, a radial arm saw, a scroll saw and blades and many more tools. In addition,  shop for furniture, clothing, and baby items.

1237 Newport Landing Drive, Fenton
Garage Sale

  • When: Wednesday, 7 a.m. to noon and Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon
  • Every student needs a desk and if you are still searching for one at a reasonable price you can buy one here at a garage sale price. While you are here, shop for clothing, books and household goods.

Valle Lake Subdivision, De Soto
Valle Lake Subdivision Sale

  • When: Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.
  • Browse the entire subdivision for bargains. Be sure to bring a wagon if you have one. If not, try to buy on there.

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