Thursday is our local dump day, no cost if you bring your own. Of to side is a scrap metal pile, I've been collecting old bikes for parts. The Dump Overseer is coolwith with this, less for them to hall off. He takes care of recycling, breaking glass into drumbs. I asked him to save canning jars for me. He even finds boxes with deviders,for the jars he saves for me. Never have enough jars.

-- && (&&@&&.&), June 02, 1999

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Good idea! These innovative solutions to preparation are very welcome.

-- Mad Monk (madmonk@hawaiian.net), June 02, 1999.

I too have made some great finds there.Picked up an almost new full- size propane cooker almost new for next to nothing.Also two paraffin lamps & cast iron potbellied barbacue.Not so good on the jars though.

Everyone,its worth a visit besides being fun !!

-- Chris (griffen@globalnet.co.uk), June 03, 1999.

And also quite illegal in some areas of the U.S. Something about lawsuit-mad people getting injured & suing the municipality.

The town dump was a favorite childhood hangout of mine. I wish I could convince the powers-that-be garbage-picking is a good thing for all concerned.

yours in thriftiness,

-- Bingo1 (howe9@pop.shentel.net), June 03, 1999.

what fortunate area do u live in? it is against the law in san diego to remove any item from the dump, they even have guards on duty to make sure no one takes anything out.

-- s james (leejaa@webtv.net), June 03, 1999.

In states with strict recycling laws or where tipping fees are exceptionally high, many towns have figured out the $ advantages of establishing a swap shop at the landfill or transfer station. In that case, scavenging is *encouraged*.

-- Brooks (brooksbie@hotmail.com), June 03, 1999.

Dumpster Diving

AKA Bin Score

-- Brian (imager@home.com), June 03, 1999.