Car boot sale 1st edition CAB

The inaugural car boot sale of the Communauté d'Agglomération de Bastia

The Communauté d'Agglomération de Bastia (CAB) is launching the 1st edition of its car boot sale at the COSEC Pepito Ferretti in Bastia on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This initiative by the territorial collectivity is part of a commitment to circular economy and waste reduction, encouraging residents of the Bastia area to give their belongings a second life rather than throwing them away.

With around thirty exhibitors expected—individuals, associations, and local structures—this event will feature clothing and accessories, tableware and home goods, toys and board games, books and media, as well as all sorts of second-hand items. A "vide-dressing" (clothing swap) format might also be present, as the CAB has already organized similar events. Admission is free for visitors.

The COSEC Pepito Ferretti, Bastia's renovated sports complex

The COSEC Pepito Ferretti is an indoor multi-sport complex located in the heart of Bastia, completely renovated by the Communauté d'Agglomération de Bastia as part of its sports policy. This key gymnasium, named in honor of a Bastia sportsman, hosts numerous sporting and associative events. Its large covered hall makes it an ideal venue for car boot sales and local events, protected from the weather.

The renovation of the COSEC Pepito Ferretti represented a significant investment by the CAB to provide the area with quality sports facilities. The use of this complex for public events like this car boot sale demonstrates a desire to make these facilities versatile community hubs.

The CAB and the circular economy in Haute-Corse

The Communauté d'Agglomération de Bastia brings together the municipalities of the Bastia basin and pursues a sustainable development policy that includes promoting reuse and second-hand goods. As a partner of Syvadec (Corsica's waste management union), the CAB is committed to reducing household waste by educating its residents on sorting, donating, and reselling practices. Organizing an institutional car boot sale sends a strong message about this commitment, rooted in the daily lives of Bastia's residents.