Balclutha resident Craig Campbell was one of four residents who participated in the initiative.
The idea behind Second Hand Sunday was to get rid of old and unwanted items at the house by letting others see if they wanted them.
It was similar to a garage sale except the items were given away instead.
Mr Campbell said he set up his display of items shortly before 9am.
People arrived within the hour and most of the items were gone by lunchtime, he said.
He gave away cabinets, old toys, videos and household items.
It was the first time he had participated in the event and would consider doing it again in future.
The event meant items that were otherwise being unused went to a home in which someone else could find a use for them.
Otherwise, the items might end up being thrown out or tipped on the side of the road.
Clutha District Council waste minimisation officer Laura Gourley said in a statement last week the council would "love" to see people treat every day like a second-hand Sunday by giving away the things they no longer wanted.
"Rather than sending them to landfill. As the saying goes, one person’s junk is another person’s treasure."
Miss Gourley said, typically, there were more people out looking for items than those that registered to take part.
In addition to the four properties in Balclutha that took part, there was one in Milton and one in Tapanui.
