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Dh and Dd getting things out of the bin

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Neednewglassesplease · 23/06/2025 20:14

I find it embarrassing

We live in a v wealthy area, many of the houses nearby are rented out to holiday makers (tourist place)
Dh and dd often take the rubbish to the bins
Different to the uk, you take your bags to huge bins at the end of the road and bin men collect it all at night
Dh and Dd have just come back excitedly with a huge beach umbrella, brand new, still wrapped up, admittedly we do need one and I was about to get this weekend, so it comes in handy, but still feel a bit embarrassed.
They’ve come back with garden chairs before, a boogie board (brand new) etc

Would you be embarrassed or chuffed?

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Neednewglassesplease · 24/06/2025 09:45

lolwhateven · 24/06/2025 09:02

I wouldn't be that embarrassed as I think the person probably intended for it to be picked up by someone who wanted it. But I can understand why you're embarrassed about DD excitedly going "woohoo! bin shopping time!" each time as if it were a Primark trip 😂

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lolwhateven · 24/06/2025 09:02

I wouldn't be that embarrassed as I think the person probably intended for it to be picked up by someone who wanted it. But I can understand why you're embarrassed about DD excitedly going "woohoo! bin shopping time!" each time as if it were a Primark trip 😂

ARichWomansWorld · 24/06/2025 08:45

Brilliant, I would be thrilled being able to afford a new item is irrelevant it’s the saving stuff being chucked out from landfill that I applaud.

RandomMess · 24/06/2025 08:41

Definitely a side hustle for your DD to do with help from your DH.

Charliecatpaws · 23/06/2025 23:54

I applaud your DH and DD for recycling

spiderlight · 23/06/2025 23:48

I come home with all sorts - love a bit of wombling! I'm forever shouting 'Treasure!' and making poor DH stop the car for things people have put out. Got a brilliant garden table last summer and some shelves that fit perfectly in our porch for seedlings.

JorgyPorgy · 23/06/2025 23:33

Is this what’s called a humble brag?! 😅
but no it’s good to save stuff from landfill & save money 😄

Peclet · 23/06/2025 23:27

Oh I want to live where you live!

This could turn into a great side hustle 💰💰

Ketzele · 23/06/2025 23:25

I'm currently sitting in a chair that my dd found dumped in the street. She said she knew I'd be proud of her for bringing it home and I was!

Ticktockwatchclock · 23/06/2025 23:24

Recycling at its best. I rescued a Dyson once from a skip that builders had put in. All it needed was the filters washing and it worked perfectly for years.

SapporoBaby · 23/06/2025 23:24

Sounds like they’re reducing the massive landfill waste that’s destroying the planet and getting some free stuff at the same time.

Stop being a snob and enjoy the spoils.

GentleSheep · 23/06/2025 23:11

One of my neighbours once had a set of pyjamas taken out of the recycling bags she'd placed outside for collection! She saw them on another neighbour's washing line! I think that might just be a bit much, especially as the bag had to be opened to get them!

On the other hand, a beach umbrella sounds like a great find!

Greenvases · 23/06/2025 22:55

You do realise it was left by the bin for that very reason.
For someone who needed one to use it rather it go to landfill.

I live in a very smart area.
Over the past 5 years a WhatsApp group was set up, very urban setting.
You really would not believe what people stick up "free to a good home".
Fabulous furniture, nearly new bikes, all perfect baby equipment, great perfect toys for children.
I gave away our perfect ping pong table that my children had gotten 5 years of fun from.
Neighbour was thrilled to take it for her grandchildren who visit her regularly and stay.

I love to recycle stuff.

DoctorRoseReturns · 23/06/2025 21:51

Definitely a good thing. I love a good "abandoned item" find

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 23/06/2025 21:43

I would definitely see it as recycling. Think of the benefit to the environment. We go on a beach holiday every year and there is an an area to leave unwanted items in good condition that anybody can freely take.

It's brilliant that items don't get wasted if they are able to be used

KurtShirty · 23/06/2025 21:21

This is unequivocally a good thing, you need to get over your embarrassment

RandomMess · 23/06/2025 21:20

In the Netherlands they had a once a month thing where you could leave large items on the kerbside and you go around and take what you want before the council collect the following day.

TruffleShuffles · 23/06/2025 21:11

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 23/06/2025 20:25

Maybe this stuff is being put near the bins because they're hoping people will take it?

This is exactly what we would do in the European country we lived in. It was expected that it would be picked up by someone before the bin men came.

FastMauveQuoter · 23/06/2025 21:05

We currently have a skip outside the house as we have just had our bathroom renovated. A couple of nights ago, just happened to look out and see a van pull up, the driver then had a quick rifle and promptly took the toilet and threw it in the back of his van. Glad I keep a clean loo!

YesItsMe44 · 23/06/2025 20:56

People put items out by the dumpster at my apartment complex and many tape a sign stating it's new, or works, etc. They, like me, don't want to bother taking a picture, posting it on FB Marketplace, and then dealing with the messages. It's a win win. I have to say most items are gone the next day. There's also random bikes kids have out grown, or people move and leave them by the bike rack. Children without bikes use them. Think of it as not only recycling, but a random act of kindness.

Groundhedgehogday · 23/06/2025 20:56

I found a kids slide and playhouse outside a house when I was out for a walk one night. Ran back home to get the car before another thrifty person nabbed them. Also got a side table from the tip once.

OneNewLeader · 23/06/2025 20:55

Chuffed.

HangingOver · 23/06/2025 20:53

Haha you should go to West Australia. The tip is where you get all sorts of new household items 😁

BiscuitBotherer · 23/06/2025 20:52

Oh, I accidentally posted YANBU. 😅 I think you’ve got an excellent bin diver there!

catin8oot5 · 23/06/2025 20:50

Everyone in my village puts stuff out all the time! Someone always takes it no matter if it’s old/new or scrap! I think it’s brilliant. Why are you embarrassed?