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Old 08-24-2021, 06:18 AM
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Originally Posted by LateBoomer View Post
just watched a fairly young couple in a pickup truck pull up to our trash pile at the end of our driveway and pick through it.

clearly not residents.

I hadn't realized locals were doing this? Is this typical? Not that I really give a damn (not like they strewn the stuff about) but its not something I ever saw in the previous places I've lived
Its called dumpster diving and is very common. Some people find great things that others throw away and make big money on it. They also specificly look for small pieces of furniture to refinish and sell. Also, you have the cheapskates who salvage everything. Its no big deal and done all the time