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CindiKS said:I have my advanced dumpster diver certificate...feel like I've won the lottery when I find a good bucket!

I'm glad I'm not the only ADD certificate holder! My best find to date was a stand for a 125 gallon aquarium! Would have cost me like $400.. found it next to a dumpster when I was living in an apartment many years ago. When I go see my bestie, I always go by his dumpsters 'cuz apartment dwellers throw away SOOOOOOOOOOO much stuff! Most of it I take to the Goodwill (and get the tax credit!), or I'll freecycle. But, sometimes I'll keep a bunch of it & have a garage sale! Why not? The people who used to live next to us before they sold their house 2 years ago used to throw away EVERYTHING. So I'd rummage through their garbage on a regular basis. Goodwill personnel got to know me VERY well! I can't stand to see good stuff in the garbage!! Just irks me half to death!! He'd get mad 'cuz I'd go through his garbage (NEVER make a mess.. I'd always come back with a broom if I did), but he knew that once it's out on the curb, it's fair game. I've picked up everything from working lamps, clothing (LOTS of clothing!!), bicycles, furniture.. you name it!