One person’s trash can truly be another’s treasure. These lucky people stumbled across items that others had thrown away — and turned them into prized possessions.
1. “Not sure if we will keep these or I’ll resell them, but I wasn’t leaving them on the side of the road!”
2. “It’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. I can’t believe they threw it away.”
3. “Was taking my trash out this morning and found a unicycle in the dumpster. I’m gonna hurt myself, and it’s gonna be fun.”
4. “Finally found my dream Kitchenaid! Ice cream maker, meat grinder and pasta roller attachments are in the original sealed boxes. Score!”
5. “This gorgeous cat mansion I found on the road next to a pile of rubbish.”
6. “I love trash picking in rich neighborhoods.”
7. “Dolce & Gabbana fan found among a pile of trash on the side of the road in Long Island City.”
8. My friend said, “You’re crazy, that thing is so beat up.”
9. “Rocking the afternoon away in my new rocker!”
10. “Found all these candles at the weekend. Only one has a whole glass, but I have plenty of cosmetics jars at home that can be used for holders.”
11. “My greatest trash find of all time. Someone threw out a ball gown. And it fits! I feel like a princess.”
12. “Just picked this up from the curb. Any idea what it is?”
13. “Found this while dog walking. I have no clue why somebody would throw out a new cast iron pan.”
14. “Just found on the side of the road. The living room is pretty cramped as is. Should I work with it or pass it along?”
15. “I work at a car wash and people throw away a lot of stuff while vacuuming. I always check balances on gift cards I find. This one has $100.”
16. “I found all these perfume jars in one bag. I’m definitely keeping YSL and Valentino.”
17. “Was out walking in the evening and found a working sewing machine. I couldn’t believe my luck!”
18. “Bonus: This is the clock with a pendulum found and painted by a real craftsman. Just look at this magic.”
Final Thought
Abandoned doesn’t always mean worthless. These stories prove that treasures can be found in the most unexpected places — whether it’s a luxury brand item, a ball gown, or even a working sewing machine. Sometimes, keeping your eyes open while walking down the street can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.
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