CodieneCJan 6, 2024
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
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 threadAnne Ominous
@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
Jan 6, 2024 at 6:26pmWeb