CodieneC
The person that worked at our local dump got tired of seeing so many usable items being thrown into the dump that could have been used by others. She was lucky enough to have an old out-building that she turned into a free shop for people to give those items another life. Now if you have stuff you no longer want/use you can take it there. If you see something there you can use or repurpose, you take it, for free. #ReduceReuseRecyle
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-person-saturdays-at-the-dump-1.7075154
FIRST PERSON | I worked Saturdays at the dump because I'm fascinated by what people throw out | CBC News

Meg Whitton took a part-time job at a local dump in her county to see what people chose to throw out, what it says about consumerism and how people attach meaning to possessions.

CBC
Jan 6, 2024 at 4:27pmWeb
Show threadCodieneCJan 6, 2024
I really like that I now get to use fine China as everyday dishes, even at the lake :)
Show threadSusan NoakesJan 6, 2024
@CodieneC Toronto system is to put it on the curb any dry day but garbage day. It will disappear if it is truly usable. Some apartment buildings have a room dedicated to swappable items. I also donate to refugee programs and food banks. Always an alternative to trashing things.
Show threadCodieneCJan 6, 2024
@lastoneout Hamilton too. When I was visiting my brother in Nov, his wife & I made him go down the street to grab a very neat old trunk that was at the curb. He didn't want to do it because he knew the guy & he was sitting on the steps :p
Show threadAnne OminousJan 6, 2024
@lastoneout @CodieneC yup. came here to suggest this. it always orked in Baltimore city and now that i live in Chicago it works here too. nothing ever sits for longer than overnight
Show threadIan SmithJan 7, 2024
@CodieneC our local recycling place used to let people put useful things aside for others to take, but the new contract company has stopped it.
Show threadCodieneCJan 7, 2024
@IanDSmith That's too bad as usable materials could be diverted.