Garage Sale Trail

Back by popular demand, Ramsey's second annual Garage Sale Trail! Meet your neighbors, find bargains, and rummage through miscellaneous treasures.

A final map and list of all registered garage sales will be published the week of the garage sale.

To ensure your address is included, register by Sunday, April 21 at midnight.

If you are planning a garage sale at your house, here are some tips to remember:

• Always have at least two people working.
• Lock the doors into your home and do not let shoppers into your house to try on clothes or use the bathroom—post a sign stating a bathroom/changing area is not available.
• Keep only a minimal amount of cash on site.
• Keep the money on you at all times, not on a table. A fanny pack or money belt usually works well.
• Have a phone close by to report any suspicious activity.
• Do not accept checks.
• Place expensive items near you.
• Try to place all items outside of the garage and keep the garage door shut.
• Be observant and wary of distractions.
• Acknowledge all shoppers.
• Do not advertise the sale as a “Moving Sale,” which implies the house may be vacant for extended periods.
• Do not answer questions about alarm systems and daytime/nighttime occupancy.
• Do not buy or sell used car seats.

City Ordinance restricts the number of sales at a residence to two per year, each lasting no longer than five days. Always obtain permission from the owner before posting signs on another’s property.

For more information on having a garage sale and other home safety tips, contact the Ramsey Police Department at 763-427-6812.

To sign up online, visit https://secure.rec1.com/MN/ramsey-mn/catalog/index/275fabe148d03234004a0f3b60689f2b?filter=c2VhcmNoPWdhcmFnZQ== or contact us at [email protected] or 763-433-9820.

If you have additional unwanted items, we are offering a Spring Recycling Day Event on Saturday, May 4th from 8 a.m. - noon. Some fees are associated. For more information, visit www.cityoframsey.com/1049/SpringFall-Recycling-Events

Host or Publisher Ramsey Parks and Recreation