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'Dumpster Diving' is a subreddit dedicated to urban foraging — searching through the trash for usable items.

Members of this online community share their experiences and tips for finding valuables, talking about both their successes and failures, as well as discussing ethical and legal considerations surrounding the activity.

Overall, it's a supportive and informative subreddit, full of support and encouragement for everyone who tries to live at least a bit more sustainably and reduce waste.

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#1

My New Biggest Score

My New Biggest Score

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    Found In The Dumpster Tied In A Trash Bag. What A Sweet Soul As Well. Poor Thing

    Found In The Dumpster Tied In A Trash Bag. What A Sweet Soul As Well. Poor Thing

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    Juliet Ware
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The human race is disgusting at times !! Why couldn't they just take it to a shelter!? Thank you for saving this little soul xx

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    #5

    Found A Completely Unused Art Set

    Found A Completely Unused Art Set

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    Lil Potato
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    those things pull you in with the pretty colors, but they ARE trash. ive had so many of these and they DO NOT work

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    #6

    Thought This Was Worth Saving

    Thought This Was Worth Saving

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    #7

    Two La Creuset’s Left At The Dumpster By My Work Today

    Two La Creuset’s Left At The Dumpster By My Work Today

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    #8

    Not Dumpster Diving Per Se, But This Antique Hand Painted French Cabinet From The 1890's Was A Part Of The "Junk" I Was Hired To Remove From A House Yesterday!

    Not Dumpster Diving Per Se, But This Antique Hand Painted French Cabinet From The 1890's Was A Part Of The "Junk" I Was Hired To Remove From A House Yesterday!

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    #9

    Ok This Is Epic

    Ok This Is Epic

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    #10

    Built Myself A Desk Out Of Some Mahogany Base Boards Taken Out Of The Dumpster! My Gaming Chair Was Picked Up From The Curb Side

    Built Myself A Desk Out Of Some Mahogany Base Boards Taken Out Of The Dumpster! My Gaming Chair Was Picked Up From The Curb Side

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    #11

    Someone’s Old Marble Collection Got Put In The Trash And Rescued By Me

    Someone’s Old Marble Collection Got Put In The Trash And Rescued By Me

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    SomePeopleCallMeMaurice
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve always been drawn to marbles - they totally enchanted me as a child. My brother would get mad at me when we were supposed to be playing a game with them, and I’d just hold them up to the light and marvel; all starry eyed. I marveled at the marbles. Say it 10 times fast.

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    GingerPanda
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where are these dumpsters??? Is there like a magical dumpster that takes you into the Narnia of awesome random stuff?

    rodger coghlan
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I make marbles more valuable! I cast them in various molds and/or trivets - I work with warm glass melting stuff in my microwave oven (I have a special kiln)

    Tyler
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when I was little I had a marble collection and no idea how to play the game. I just liked to look at them

    Gypsy Lee
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ::drops marble on old wood floor:: ❤️. I would treasure this more than anything.

    Kerry Ericksson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have saved some from my boyhood in the 50s and early sixties ,mine look similar

    Vicki Perizzolo
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love using those in the garden too - sparkle up your plant pots & you can use them in concrete stepping stones

    Teresa Spanics
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And someone will be kicking themselves when they find out they threw away a fortune!

    Slipstream
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey I think I see a couple of my marbles I lost when I was in 3rd grade!

    Okatango
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that's where mine went, I've been losing them for a while.

    Yeah, okay.
    Community Member
    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, I don't know the value of marbles, but the crafter in me would be itching to use this in a resin cast for a lathe, to make into neat stuff. If you can do that with marbles, but I've seen it done with nails, so I can't see why not.

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    #13

    Found This Painting In The Trash, Looked Like My Cat So I Grabbed It

    Found This Painting In The Trash, Looked Like My Cat So I Grabbed It

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    #14

    My Curbside Cast Iron Haul!

    My Curbside Cast Iron Haul!

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    #15

    Was Out Of Dogfood And Broke Af. Thought I'd Take A Peek In The Pet Store Dumpster. Score

    Was Out Of Dogfood And Broke Af. Thought I'd Take A Peek In The Pet Store Dumpster. Score

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    Sasy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am glad you were able to find food for your Dog, I hope you have more finds if needed.

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    #16

    I've Never Felt The Need To Post A Haul Until This

    I've Never Felt The Need To Post A Haul Until This

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    #17

    I Was Digging Through The Trash Of Someone Who Looked To Be Moving And I Found A Set Of Earrings Marked As 18k Gold And A Friend Who Is A Jeweler Tested The Stones And Said They're White Sapphire

    I Was Digging Through The Trash Of Someone Who Looked To Be Moving And I Found A Set Of Earrings Marked As 18k Gold And A Friend Who Is A Jeweler Tested The Stones And Said They're White Sapphire

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    #18

    I’m Excited About This Find, I’m An Elementary Teacher And Next Year I’ll Have All My Kiddos Write Cards To Their Family/Staff! They Were Sealed In A Trash Bag Untouched On Top!

    I’m Excited About This Find, I’m An Elementary Teacher And Next Year I’ll Have All My Kiddos Write Cards To Their Family/Staff! They Were Sealed In A Trash Bag Untouched On Top!

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    Jescia
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    1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I work for a greeting cards company (not mentioning names but not that one, the other one!). At the end of the holiday most cards are "destroyed" (i.e. thrown away). It's a waste, I hate it. If we are lucky, the store recycles and the leftovers go with the recyclable trash. If not, they get pitched. This person didn't completely destroy, we are supposed to add dye or soap or something to the bag so no one wants what's inside. I'm actually glad someone found these. I get angry at the end of every season that the leftovers can't be donated to hospitals, hospices, churches, anywhere. Glad these are getting a 2nd life. (This also applies to any stuffed animals or plush toys. Don't let them get wasted!) *Edited for spelling

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    #19

    Found A Perfectly Fine Bass Guitar In The Garbage. On My Birthday!!

    Found A Perfectly Fine Bass Guitar In The Garbage. On My Birthday!!

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    #20

    Someone Threw Out A Perfectly Working 40 Inch 4k Smart TV. Madness, But Mine Now

    Someone Threw Out A Perfectly Working 40 Inch 4k Smart TV. Madness, But Mine Now

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    #21

    Dumpster Diver Needed A Little Help Out After Getting Stuck Down There

    Dumpster Diver Needed A Little Help Out After Getting Stuck Down There

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    #22

    This 30+ Year Old Monstera Deliciosa Would've Gone To The Dump. Working At A Moving Firm Has Its Benefits! Girlfriend For Scale

    This 30+ Year Old Monstera Deliciosa Would've Gone To The Dump. Working At A Moving Firm Has Its Benefits! Girlfriend For Scale

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    #24

    Pretty Rad Find. My Grandparents Paid Something Like 75 Cents A Months Back In The Day For One Similar. Little Work, And She’ll Shine

    Pretty Rad Find. My Grandparents Paid Something Like 75 Cents A Months Back In The Day For One Similar. Little Work, And She’ll Shine

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    Kathryn Baylis
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would date this to the 1920s - 1930s, maybe way early 1940s at a stretch, but solidly 1930s at least. It should come up really nice with some T!C—-just please please please don’t paint it, OK?

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    #25

    Back With More To Report. I Thought I’d Retired, But Last Night I Checked The Dumpster Again. Diapers, Storage, Heaters, Toys And Cases Of Cereal Later ($785) Sticker Price, I’m So Glad I Went. More Donation Trips To Make Next Week!

    Back With More To Report. I Thought I’d Retired, But Last Night I Checked The Dumpster Again. Diapers, Storage, Heaters, Toys And Cases Of Cereal Later ($785) Sticker Price, I’m So Glad I Went. More Donation Trips To Make Next Week!

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    Alison Hell
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is just disgusting so many perfectly good items get tossed. I'm glad folks are finding these things and donating though.

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    #26

    Someone Didn’t Feel Like Cleaning Their $800 Espresso Machine. I Found It Sitting On Top Of A Garbage Can Out Diving Last Night

    Someone Didn’t Feel Like Cleaning Their $800 Espresso Machine. I Found It Sitting On Top Of A Garbage Can Out Diving Last Night

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    #27

    I Love These Little Free Pantries I've Been Seeing Pop Up Lately. They Give Me A Great Opportunity To Practice Mutual Aid With My Neighbors By Filling Them Up With A Bunch Of Perfectly Fine Non-Perishables I Score From Dumpsters!

    I Love These Little Free Pantries I've Been Seeing Pop Up Lately. They Give Me A Great Opportunity To Practice Mutual Aid With My Neighbors By Filling Them Up With A Bunch Of Perfectly Fine Non-Perishables I Score From Dumpsters!

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    #28

    Found This Disco Ball - Expected It To Be Flimsy, Made Of Styrofoam But Its Actually Very Heavy And Nice!

    Found This Disco Ball - Expected It To Be Flimsy, Made Of Styrofoam But Its Actually Very Heavy And Nice!

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    #29

    I Make Blankets For Shelter Doggos/Homeless People And Their Dogs From Linen I Find In Dumpsters. Doggo In Photo Is My Little Weirdo. And No, I Did Not Find Her In A Dumpster:p

    I Make Blankets For Shelter Doggos/Homeless People And Their Dogs From Linen I Find In Dumpsters. Doggo In Photo Is My Little Weirdo. And No, I Did Not Find Her In A Dumpster:p

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    #31

    Saw Someone On Here Say They Found A Bunch Of LED Lights Once. I Thought “Omg I Want To Find Some”… Well I Found 25 Boxes Last Night

    Saw Someone On Here Say They Found A Bunch Of LED Lights Once. I Thought “Omg I Want To Find Some”… Well I Found 25 Boxes Last Night

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    Kensi
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since I have seen a guy on Instagram that used these to transfer his plain white ceiling into Harry potter cloudy stormy heavens (like Hogwart's dining room) I want them so bad.

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    #32

    Pert Smert If My Favorite Dumpster By Far. Very Aesthetic, Brand New $150 Cat Tower, In The Box? Score. P.s. They Love It

    Pert Smert If My Favorite Dumpster By Far. Very Aesthetic, Brand New $150 Cat Tower, In The Box? Score. P.s. They Love It

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    #33

    Antique Apothecary Scales Thrown Out By Neighbors

    Antique Apothecary Scales Thrown Out By Neighbors

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    #35

    Did I Find 30 Pairs Of Brand New $120 Boots In A Shoe Store Dumpster? Do All Of My Friends Now Have Said Pair Of Boots? Yes On All Fronts

    Did I Find 30 Pairs Of Brand New $120 Boots In A Shoe Store Dumpster? Do All Of My Friends Now Have Said Pair Of Boots? Yes On All Fronts

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    Jaaawn
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lol, we used to call this particular style of boots prostiboots as kids

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    #37

    Approximately 650 Pounds Of Aluminum Cans Collected At A Music Festival

    Approximately 650 Pounds Of Aluminum Cans Collected At A Music Festival

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    #38

    Was Told You Guys Might Enjoy This. Found About 20 Tablets In The Trash Today. Mostly Old Galaxy Note 10.1 From 2014 But I’ll Take It With A Big Smile

    Was Told You Guys Might Enjoy This. Found About 20 Tablets In The Trash Today. Mostly Old Galaxy Note 10.1 From 2014 But I’ll Take It With A Big Smile

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    #39

    $700 Free Wine.... I Asked The Dumpster God If I Should Quit Drinking. This Is Her Answer.... I Guess That’s A No!

    $700 Free Wine.... I Asked The Dumpster God If I Should Quit Drinking. This Is Her Answer.... I Guess That’s A No!

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    Grant Barke
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if my local gold dealer is dumping out of date gold bars. Must check out their dumpster out back.

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    #40

    I Got All Deez 242 Bananas From A Dumpster. Banana For Scale

    I Got All Deez 242 Bananas From A Dumpster. Banana For Scale

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    #41

    I’ve Died And Landed In Dumpster Nomad Heaven

    I’ve Died And Landed In Dumpster Nomad Heaven

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    #42

    This Is My Third Load Of This Size, And Much More Left

    This Is My Third Load Of This Size, And Much More Left

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    #43

    Todays Finds. I Still Don’t Know How I Found All Of This In The Same Dumpster

    Todays Finds. I Still Don’t Know How I Found All Of This In The Same Dumpster

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    #44

    Found This Costume With An Extra Head That Snaps Onto The Other Head In A Dumpster

    Found This Costume With An Extra Head That Snaps Onto The Other Head In A Dumpster

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    #45

    Anyone Know A Good Recipe That Uses Like 80 Red Onions And 60 Bananas?

    Anyone Know A Good Recipe That Uses Like 80 Red Onions And 60 Bananas?

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    #46

    Another $500+ Haul From My Favorite Dumpster. Haven't Purchased Groceries In Years!

    Another $500+ Haul From My Favorite Dumpster. Haven't Purchased Groceries In Years!

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    Michelle Carlson
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have to ask, how many times have you had food poisoning? I am all for saving and dumpster diving, but you pulled CHICKEN out of a dumpster?

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    #47

    The Second Day Of Christmas Did Not Disappoint!

    The Second Day Of Christmas Did Not Disappoint!

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    #48

    Weather Finally Cooling But Grocery Store Waste Not So Much! ...favorite Asparagus Recipes?

    Weather Finally Cooling But Grocery Store Waste Not So Much! ...favorite Asparagus Recipes?

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    OnAFreakingRollercoaster
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would feed my family of 6 for a cpl of weeks. So for me it would be like 400€ worth of groceries 🤑

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    #49

    Past 2-3 Weeks I’ve Found And Melted All Of This Aluminum Copper And Pewter. I Found 4 Cameras 3 Power Tools And 2 Bikes. For A Grand Total Of 340$ Not Including All The Metal In This Picture. Also Found A Few Computers And Laptops That I Will Be Scrapping Since They Do Not Work

    Past 2-3 Weeks I’ve Found And Melted All Of This Aluminum Copper And Pewter. I Found 4 Cameras 3 Power Tools And 2 Bikes. For A Grand Total Of 340$ Not Including All The Metal In This Picture. Also Found A Few Computers And Laptops That I Will Be Scrapping Since They Do Not Work

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    #50

    Found This Guy In A Dumpster This Morning

    Found This Guy In A Dumpster This Morning

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    #51

    I Found This $90 Dress In Perfect Condition In An Apartment Dumpster. It Has No Damage, Rips, Or Stains And Is In My Exact Size And One Of My Favorite Colors. The Dumpster Gods Smiled Upon Me Apparently. I Need An Occasion To Wear It To

    I Found This $90 Dress In Perfect Condition In An Apartment Dumpster. It Has No Damage, Rips, Or Stains And Is In My Exact Size And One Of My Favorite Colors. The Dumpster Gods Smiled Upon Me Apparently. I Need An Occasion To Wear It To

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    Jocelynn
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Treat yourself to dinner pretending you have somewhere to go after🤗- gorgeous dress btw

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    #52

    Did I Really Find A $500 Almost Perfectly Functional Aluminum Bike In The Trash And Take It Home?! Yes I Did!

    Did I Really Find A $500 Almost Perfectly Functional Aluminum Bike In The Trash And Take It Home?! Yes I Did!

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    PSimms
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bike was probably stolen and thrown in the dumpster by the thief for some reason.

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    #53

    Coffee Grinder Over 100 Years Old Found In The Alley!

    Coffee Grinder Over 100 Years Old Found In The Alley!

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    #54

    32 Ft Ocean Kayak Dad Scored At An Apartment Dumpster

    32 Ft Ocean Kayak Dad Scored At An Apartment Dumpster

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    #55

    Curb Find!! A Working E-Bike. Unbelievable

    Curb Find!! A Working E-Bike. Unbelievable

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    #56

    My Mom Found These In A Dumpster With The Receipt! Luckily, They’re My Size!

    My Mom Found These In A Dumpster With The Receipt! Luckily, They’re My Size!

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    #57

    Tub, Surround, And Glass Door Were All Being Thrown Out At Blowe’s. No Leaks!!

    Tub, Surround, And Glass Door Were All Being Thrown Out At Blowe’s. No Leaks!!

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    #58

    Someone Asked What The Coolest Thing I've Ever Found Was: This Ancient Roman Ring In The Original Envelope With A Certificate Of Authenticity

    Someone Asked What The Coolest Thing I've Ever Found Was: This Ancient Roman Ring In The Original Envelope With A Certificate Of Authenticity

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    #59

    It's Not Much, But It Was My First Dumpster Dive And It Was Exhilarating!

    It's Not Much, But It Was My First Dumpster Dive And It Was Exhilarating!

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    Ellen Hurley
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let's face it. Raisin Bran and toilet paper should go together anyway. Meant to be.

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    #61

    Lawnmower Found On The Curb On Garbage Day, Didn't Run, Had Water In The Fuel Tank, Put In New Gas And A Newish Spark Plug And It Runs Fine. Sold For $250

    Lawnmower Found On The Curb On Garbage Day, Didn't Run, Had Water In The Fuel Tank, Put In New Gas And A Newish Spark Plug And It Runs Fine. Sold For $250

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    #62

    This Is A First… $450 Bouquet Of Roses

    This Is A First… $450 Bouquet Of Roses

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    #63

    There Was Twice This Much, But We Shared It Before We Got Home

    There Was Twice This Much, But We Shared It Before We Got Home

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    #64

    I Found This Sealed Bottle Of Don Julio In Some Rich People Garbage. Also Got To Get Chased Off By Their Security

    I Found This Sealed Bottle Of Don Julio In Some Rich People Garbage. Also Got To Get Chased Off By Their Security

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    #66

    Neighbor Threw This Out, New With Box And Charger. It Works Fine, He Used It Once

    Neighbor Threw This Out, New With Box And Charger. It Works Fine, He Used It Once

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    #68

    Here’s A Haul I Lucked Out On Last Week

    Here’s A Haul I Lucked Out On Last Week

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    #69

    There's A Dumpster In My Town That Regularly Blesses Me With Bicycles. This Was Today's Find

    There's A Dumpster In My Town That Regularly Blesses Me With Bicycles. This Was Today's Find

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    Timbob
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, you’ve only got two legs. The most you can use at one time, is two bikes!

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    #70

    I Was Just At The Recycling Centre And A Bloke Was About To Put This In The Scrap Wood Skip!

    I Was Just At The Recycling Centre And A Bloke Was About To Put This In The Scrap Wood Skip!

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    #71

    Dumpster Diving Find. Sealed Bottle Of Vodka

    Dumpster Diving Find. Sealed Bottle Of Vodka

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    mcborge1
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be cautious drinking that as Vodka is so often bootlegged. Some shopkeeper in my hometown here in the UK was prosecuted a while back for selling bootleg Smirnoff, the stuff was highly toxic.

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    #76

    My Best Haul Ever. Good Sized Xbox 360 Collection.

    My Best Haul Ever. Good Sized Xbox 360 Collection.

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    #77

    I Give To You, The Find Of A Lifetime. There Were A Bunch Of These Being Tossed, And I Had To Take One Because I Was Dying Laughing. How Does That Even Happen Lol

    I Give To You, The Find Of A Lifetime. There Were A Bunch Of These Being Tossed, And I Had To Take One Because I Was Dying Laughing. How Does That Even Happen Lol

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    #78

    Idumpster

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    Binary Sun
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    sold my entry model 2009 MPB for $300 on eBay 2 years ago. so this is really nice ... never throw out Apple products folks!

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    #79

    Found A Brand New Samsung Galaxy Note10+ And S10 In A Dumpster Last Night

    Found A Brand New Samsung Galaxy Note10+ And S10 In A Dumpster Last Night

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    #80

    Was 160 Chocolate Bars A Good Enough Valentines Day Present?

    Was 160 Chocolate Bars A Good Enough Valentines Day Present?

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    #81

    It Was Sitting In The Rain, But So Far So Good!

    It Was Sitting In The Rain, But So Far So Good!

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    #82

    Tonight’s Haul!

    Tonight’s Haul!

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    Charlotte Sandoval
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those dog ramps are so flippin expensive. Wanted to get some for our disabled cat, and had to diy instead

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    #83

    Found This Mcm Coffee Table Next To The Trash Bin Today! Just Cleaned It Up And Sold It For $350

    Found This Mcm Coffee Table Next To The Trash Bin Today! Just Cleaned It Up And Sold It For $350

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    #84

    Well, I Guess This Is My Magnum Opus Of Dumpster Diving...

    Well, I Guess This Is My Magnum Opus Of Dumpster Diving...

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    #86

    Moving Out Of College. Someone Threw Out A Working TV. It's Just Missing A Remote.

    Moving Out Of College. Someone Threw Out A Working TV. It's Just Missing A Remote.

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    Cyber Returns
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can probably download a phone app remote these days. I run my entire home entertainment system from a tablet based remote control app

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    #87

    My Greatest Trash Find Of All Time Someone Threw Out A Ball Gown

    My Greatest Trash Find Of All Time Someone Threw Out A Ball Gown

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    #88

    This Week's Haul! Second Raid Of The Garden Center And Huge Surprises From A Sports Clearance Store!

    This Week's Haul! Second Raid Of The Garden Center And Huge Surprises From A Sports Clearance Store!

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    Caro Caro
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also food bank. The people who need new shoes get a pair for themselves, the kids..

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    #89

    Well I'm Hooked... Went From How Am I Gonna Eat To What Do I Feel Like!

    Well I'm Hooked... Went From How Am I Gonna Eat To What Do I Feel Like!

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just be careful eating that many protein bars if you don't want to clog ye old booty hole.

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    #90

    9 Total

    9 Total

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    I’ve Seen Things
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And apparently, there is not a single charity, needy person, staff bonus, or any other way of gifting these items for anyone to use - rather than throwing them out. None, none at all, not a single way anyone at that organisation can come up with…

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    #91

    Butter For The Year!

    Butter For The Year!

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    Philly Bob
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had something like this recently. A restaurant tossed a whole 50 lb case of 1 lb solid block butter because someone ordered salted butter by mistake and they use unsalted. I sealed it up and froze it. I still have like 12 blocks of it.

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    #92

    Found A Lifetime Supply Of Knives, Spoons, And Forks At Party City

    Found A Lifetime Supply Of Knives, Spoons, And Forks At Party City

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    Minath
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So much plastic, it's better that it's going to be used but we really need to stop using so many single use plastics.

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    #94

    $695 Of Ground Beef

    $695 Of Ground Beef

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    M Calad
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one makes me sad. The amount of time, effort and resources required to raise cows to make such huge amount of food for it just to be dumped. It's a crime. It applies to all food, but catttle industry in general has a big energy footprint.

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    #95

    Yes There Is A Dumpster God. I Prayed, I Received!

    Yes There Is A Dumpster God. I Prayed, I Received!

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    Tuna Fish
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dangit. I just paid $39.00 for that same immersion blender yesterday.

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    #96

    Found In A Box Of Books By The Curb

    Found In A Box Of Books By The Curb

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    #97

    Phone In A Bread Box? Had To Save It!

    Phone In A Bread Box? Had To Save It!

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    #98

    $300+ Retail Groceries: I Got Busted. Details I'm Comments.

    $300+ Retail Groceries: I Got Busted. Details I'm Comments.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The details: I went back the the place that I was so good to me yesterday. I had grabbed the case of green beans (far left) and a couple of loaves of bread when the trash crew wheeled their car around. I panicked and scurried to the car. One of the 2 people tapped on my window, asked "do you want vegetables?" I replied " do you have vegetables?" Person #2 asked me to open the side door and put in a giant bag containing almost every you see here. What awesome decent humane people. I wish them all good things.

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    #99

    Found A Ouija Board Next To A Trash Can Walking Home From Classes. The Cool Thing Is That It Is A Vintage 1960's One That Is In A Rare Larger Size. In Perfect Shape Other Than The Planchette Missing The Plastic Window

    Found A Ouija Board Next To A Trash Can Walking Home From Classes. The Cool Thing Is That It Is A Vintage 1960's One That Is In A Rare Larger Size. In Perfect Shape Other Than The Planchette Missing The Plastic Window

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    #101

    I Found 16,000 Scratch Off Tickets From The Convenience Store, Where You Could Win Snacks And Stuff. Some Jackpots Evidently!

    I Found 16,000 Scratch Off Tickets From The Convenience Store, Where You Could Win Snacks And Stuff. Some Jackpots Evidently!

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    #102

    Found This Cool Little Dude Today. He's Probably 2" Tall

    Found This Cool Little Dude Today. He's Probably 2" Tall

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    #103

    Pulled This Recliner Off The Curb And A 3ds Was Lodged In The Back.

    Pulled This Recliner Off The Curb And A 3ds Was Lodged In The Back.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmmm….. I would’ve returned the DS. Someone’s probably been looking for it.

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    #104

    Let’s Gooooooooo. Best Snag From The Bins So Far

    Let’s Gooooooooo. Best Snag From The Bins So Far

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    #105

    Neighbor Graduated And Moved Out

    Neighbor Graduated And Moved Out

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    #106

    Over $100 Worth Of Chocolate!

    Over $100 Worth Of Chocolate!

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    #107

    Found A Gorgeous Entertainment Center In My Building’s Trash—i Would’ve Paid Good Money For This!

    Found A Gorgeous Entertainment Center In My Building’s Trash—i Would’ve Paid Good Money For This!

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    #108

    New Mini Golf Course Threw Out Extra Grass So I Snagged It

    New Mini Golf Course Threw Out Extra Grass So I Snagged It

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    #109

    Wtf… I Got Call From A Buddy Who Dives , She Said This Dumpster Had A Bunch Of Wine In It! She Wasn’t Lying, We Recovered Over 70 Bottles And A Couple Packs Of Hard Seltzer’s 😅

    Wtf… I Got Call From A Buddy Who Dives , She Said This Dumpster Had A Bunch Of Wine In It! She Wasn’t Lying, We Recovered Over 70 Bottles And A Couple Packs Of Hard Seltzer’s 😅

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    #110

    Went Dumpster Diving For The First Time! What A Steal!!

    Went Dumpster Diving For The First Time! What A Steal!!

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    #111

    This Is The Kind Of Thing That’s Great To Find But Its Also Sickening (No Recalls And Not Expired Until February)

    This Is The Kind Of Thing That’s Great To Find But Its Also Sickening (No Recalls And Not Expired Until February)

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. And the majority of the supermarkets here are limiting eggs to 2 boxes per customer right now!

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    #112

    So Much Meat! This Haul Definitely Helped Us Stock Our Freezers. We Smell Test Every Meat And Repackage It Before Freezing. Everything Passed The Smell Test. Ground Beef, Steaks, Roasts! Along With A Lot Of Fresh Fruits And Veggies. The Amount Of Money We Save From Diving Is Absurd

    So Much Meat! This Haul Definitely Helped Us Stock Our Freezers. We Smell Test Every Meat And Repackage It Before Freezing. Everything Passed The Smell Test. Ground Beef, Steaks, Roasts! Along With A Lot Of Fresh Fruits And Veggies. The Amount Of Money We Save From Diving Is Absurd

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    Grant Barke
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Food that is contaminated with Salmonella or other harmful germs usually looks, tastes, and smells normal. That's why it's important to know how to prevent infection. Salmonella cause far more illnesses than you might suspect.

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    #113

    Kept All This From Going Into The Dumpster. Luckily I Didn’t Have To Dig It Out Lol

    Kept All This From Going Into The Dumpster. Luckily I Didn’t Have To Dig It Out Lol

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    #114

    Found A Pair Of Balenciagas Sneakers While Dumpster Diving At My University’s Rich Kid Dorm, In My Size

    Found A Pair Of Balenciagas Sneakers While Dumpster Diving At My University’s Rich Kid Dorm, In My Size

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    #115

    I Saved This Store Mannequin Leg For Months To Bury It In My Neighbors Yard As An April Fools Joke. Worth It

    I Saved This Store Mannequin Leg For Months To Bury It In My Neighbors Yard As An April Fools Joke. Worth It

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a crime in Germany. It's called 'pretense of a crime'. A few years ago someone hung a binbag shaped like a human on a tree in the middle of the town. Many people freaked out and called the police. It was just rubbish inside but the police was 'not amused'.

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    #117

    My Kid's First Night Diving With Me!

    My Kid's First Night Diving With Me!

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    #118

    Found A 65" Tcl Roku TV In The Roll-Off In Front Of A Renovation At The Mall I Work At. It's Dirty But Works 100%

    Found A 65" Tcl Roku TV In The Roll-Off In Front Of A Renovation At The Mall I Work At. It's Dirty But Works 100%

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe left by a workman to claim later by chance?

    #119

    Had A Yard Sale With All The Things I Found Dumpster Diving

    Had A Yard Sale With All The Things I Found Dumpster Diving

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    #120

    Just Found The Exact Desk I Wanted For My Art Studio In The Alley By The Dumpster!

    Just Found The Exact Desk I Wanted For My Art Studio In The Alley By The Dumpster!

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    #121

    Yea This Dumpster Diving Is For The Birds! Lol, Free Wine, Fruits And Veg At Aldi And Panera Ain’t Too Bad Either! They Are Next Door To Each Other For Convenience

    Yea This Dumpster Diving Is For The Birds! Lol, Free Wine, Fruits And Veg At Aldi And Panera Ain’t Too Bad Either! They Are Next Door To Each Other For Convenience

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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smdh at the madness of not donating this food somewhere. Although, I certainly don't begrudge anyone rescuing it.

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    #122

    Hole Foods Employee Took A Picture Of Me While I Was Pulling Out This Haul

    Hole Foods Employee Took A Picture Of Me While I Was Pulling Out This Haul

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    Upstaged75
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    1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have posed happily with the food. Or possibly mooned them. :)

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    #123

    Over 2,000 Pounds Of Fresh Pork Being Rejected By The Walmart Distribution Center Because The Sell By Dates Occur When Their Stores Are Closed For Thanksgiving. This Product Will Still Be Safe To Eat For The Next 15 Days But They Won't Even Attempt To Sell. This Will End Up In A Dumpster Today

    Over 2,000 Pounds Of Fresh Pork Being Rejected By The Walmart Distribution Center Because The Sell By Dates Occur When Their Stores Are Closed For Thanksgiving. This Product Will Still Be Safe To Eat For The Next 15 Days But They Won't Even Attempt To Sell. This Will End Up In A Dumpster Today

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    Minath
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That should be criminal. They should accept it and sell it for a cheaper price so most of it gets sold before their closed days.

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    #125

    Saved From The Junk Yard. Zenith X940 Stereo Cabinet. Got For Free On Fb Marketplace And Refinished The Top. The Mechanics Still Work!

    Saved From The Junk Yard. Zenith X940 Stereo Cabinet. Got For Free On Fb Marketplace And Refinished The Top. The Mechanics Still Work!

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You must hit “cscole123” just under the left side of this picture. What they’ve done to this piece of furniture is amazing! It’s just gorgeous.

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    #126

    College Move Out Haul!

    College Move Out Haul!

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    Geoffrey Scott
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our middle school gets rid of stuff, so long as it is safe we put it out by the curb. Piano, seats, stools, tables, furniture brought in by teachers (principal HATES couches). Never there longer than a day. Saw the guy who got the piano, pushed it up the street, his daughter was SO happy!

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    #127

    Found This In Someone's Trash Earlier This Year

    Found This In Someone's Trash Earlier This Year

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    Minath
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get the feeling there is a drunken back story to how this arrived in a dumpster.

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    #128

    Well I've Got Breakfast Covered For... 96 Days

    Well I've Got Breakfast Covered For... 96 Days

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    #129

    Sweaters, Dresses, Shirts, Suit Jacket, And A New Backpack

    Sweaters, Dresses, Shirts, Suit Jacket, And A New Backpack

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    #130

    Mom Found The Witch Books

    Mom Found The Witch Books

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    RedBadgerCan'tSwim
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a couple of those, I had to pay for mine though. Good books for beginners.

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    #131

    Just Saved These 15 Fairly Modern Intel Nuc (Mini Computer) From The Dumpster

    Just Saved These 15 Fairly Modern Intel Nuc (Mini Computer) From The Dumpster

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    #132

    Found This In A Tote Full Of Barbie's Being Thrown Away

    Found This In A Tote Full Of Barbie's Being Thrown Away

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    #133

    Found A Big Box Of These Tonight. Definitely The Coolest Find Of The Night

    Found A Big Box Of These Tonight. Definitely The Coolest Find Of The Night

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    #134

    How Do I Store 60 Avocados?

    How Do I Store 60 Avocados?

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    #135

    Found This In My Local College Dumpster! Love The Industrial Look

    Found This In My Local College Dumpster! Love The Industrial Look

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