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    Garbage day

    I was riding home earlier today and realized that it would be a great idea to look for any potentially valuable items that others threw out.



    I was definitely hoping for some type of metal but it was already dark out the only thing i noticed was... Wood. I passed tons of older looking wooden objects but i know their value greatly varies, is it safe to assume most is cheap?

    I ended up finding 2 vacuums and very nice padded chair. Not bad for free !


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    any wood that's real has potential, it's getting rarer by the day (just make sure it's not rotten or got bugs in it ; )

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    I started in scrap metal by curb shopping for furniture and antiques to resale, got tired of all of the metal going to the dump and started picking that up too.
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    Keep a flashlight in your vehicle, don't let the dark stop you from getting stuff.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BRASSCATCHER View Post
    Keep a flashlight in your vehicle, don't let the dark stop you from getting stuff.
    I keep one of these in my car, it has 2 different lights, small one on the end and a larger one on the front.
    Comes with a hang-up hook and strong magnet on the back. Works great for not a lot of money.



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    Harbor freight also sells one like that for a few bucks.

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    All these views are really informative and has resembled with the today's situation about the garbage disposal and steps which are taken for this.

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    I love garbage day, I find some really good pieces and also some nice scrap. BBQ grills, tools, various metals. Its good to know the days the garbage companies run in your area. I think its a treasure chest myself

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    It helps if it is trash day but I see stuff any day .Eyes are always open and yes there is always wood of some sort curbside.


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