Second Chance Week Starts Sept 13

Your Stuff Deserves a Second Chance!

In recognition of the many benefits of reuse, Morgan Hill, South County, and Gilroy hold their annual "Second Chance Week" each September. "Second Chance Week" is a full week of events designed to give your stuff a second chance!

23rd Annual Second Chance Week

• Event Flyer (PDF)
• Garage Sale Application
  We've gone paperless! Apply online!
• FAQ (PDF)
• Tips for a Successful Sale (PDF)

Schedule for September 13 - 21, 2025

With the goal of keeping materials out of landfills, "Second Chance Week" features a different way to Reuse, Reduce, and Recycle each day of the week:

September 13 - Morgan Hill Multi-Family Garage Sale

The Multi Family Garage Sale will take place at the Morgan Hill Cultural Center parking lot (17000 Monterey Road) 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Are you a Morgan Hill resident, living in an apartment complex or other multi-family property? You can have a garage sale at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center. Space is limited and sign-up is required. Please call (408) 310-4169 if you are interested in participating.

September 13 & 14 - Morgan Hill/ South County Citywide Garage

Join hundreds of residents on September 13 & 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosting garage sales at their homes throughout Morgan Hill/South County. Sign up to have a garage sale by completing the garage sale application. Deadline to apply is September 5 at 5 p.m. Version Options Second Chance Week Headline

September 15 - Universal Waste Awareness Day

Universal waste consists of consumer electronics, batteries, fluorescent lighting and other mercury containing products that will not be accepted in your garbage. Residents (no business waste accepted) can keep these items away from our air, water, and landfills by properly disposing of them as follows:
Fluorescent Light Bulbs and Batteries:
For Single-family homes: Household batteries are recycled at the curb. Put batteries in a zipped plastic bag with tape covering the terminals and place on top of your recycling cart.
For Multi-family buildings: Morgan Hill Library, 408-779-3196: accepts household batteries for recycling.
Ace Hardware Johnson Lumber, 408-778-1550: accepts fluorescent light bulbs and household batteries for recycling.
Consumer Electronics:
Free e-waste recycling for residence: Digital Green Global, 408-320-1560.
Mercury-Containing Devices: Santa Clara County HHW Program, 408-299-7300.

September 16 - Trash Nothing Day

"Trash Nothing" helps reduce waste by connecting people. Go to www.trashnothing.com, click "Sign Up", and then add the local groups that you would like to join.

September 17 - Donate Coats for Kids & Adults Too Day

Donate your gently used coats from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center (17000 Monterey Road) or in Gilroy at City Hall (7351 Rosanna Street).

September 18 - Second Sight Day

Donate your used eyeglasses from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center (17000 Monterey Road) or in Gilroy at City Hall (7351 Rosanna Street).

September 19 - Recycle Your Cycle Day

Donate your used bikes at the Morgan Hill Community & Cultural Center parking lot (17000 Monterey Road) from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. or in Gilroy at St. Joseph's Family Center (7950 Church Street) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

September 20 & 21 - Gilroy Citywide Garage

Join hundreds of residents on September 20 & 21, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosting garage sales at their homes throughout Gilroy. Sign up to have a garage sale by completing the garage sale application. Deadline to apply is September 12 at 5 p.m.

For details on each event, see our daily event flyer.

Coming Soon

Check back here on September 12 after 12 p.m. for a link to the interactive map of garage sale locations the Friday before the Morgan Hill/South County Citywide Garage Sale.