Comments on: Dumpster Diving Anyone?

By: Devona

Devona — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:04:19 +0000

p.s. If you paint that bench I have a great place to get in expensive outdoor fabrics and we can make a custom cushion to help your back deck project along.

By: Devona

Devona — Thu, 14 May 2009 20:03:05 +0000

I have had frustrating experiences with freecycle. I’m glad you have success though because I LOVE the idea of it. Every time I list something someone says they’ll pick it up and then they never come.

I love spring-cleaning night in akron. There is so much cool stuff in the trash. I am an unabashed dumpster diver. We have toys, furniture, plants, garden tools, etc, all saved from an untimely death by garbage truck.

By: Matt Wilson

Matt Wilson — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:44:17 +0000

Neat post! More than a few people on my street in Cleveland Heights take walks on the night before garbage day to see what is out there.

My old apartment building in DC had a “free stuff” shelf near the back door. Was a fun place to dump and pick up old books, CDs, records, clothes, etc.

By: Kurt Burns

Kurt Burns — Thu, 14 May 2009 18:14:34 +0000

You should look into http://www.freecycle.org/

My wife and I have been using it for several years and it is a great way to address the very problem you are addressing.

Good Luck (and happy hunting)!

Kurt
ps – I work with Jonathan