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22 amazing finds found in trash cans and dumpsters

Modern life can make consumers impulsive. We quickly throw things away in our quest to always have the latest gadget, clothes, accessories... As a result, lots of items are still usable when they're thrown in the trash.

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In other words, waste that isn't in fact waste. Some of these objects would bring joy to people who could never afford them. but we rarely think about that as we continue with our "out with the old, in with the new" lifestyles. So next time you're about to throw something away, think about whether it could be useful to someone else – just like the following selection of objects that people found in dumpsters or in the trash.

1. Money found in an unopened birthday card

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2. Seriously? This chair's in really good condition

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© alyssadujour / reddit

3. A wine-lover's treasure trove

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4. If you upcycled this, you'd end up with a gorgeous couch!

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© ssdgm6677 / reddit © ssdgm6677 / reddit

5. Yes, someone threw out this flat screen TV

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© Macdaddyfucboi / reddit

6. Someone put this watch in the trash believing the clasp was broken - it wasn't!

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© miserlymistress / reddit

7. A Mary Poppins first edition found in the trash

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© Nangle_ / reddit

8. The awesome vase was found in the trash in Chinatown!

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© tangershon / reddit

9. Why throw away such an original toy?

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© gabrieltjones / reddit

10. When you gift your wife a bike you found in the local dumpster

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© HERMANNATOR85 / reddit

11. This is in perfect working order, but was still thrown out by its previous owner

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© winb415 / reddit

12. This person walked past the trash and noticed a box, which turned out to be full of these badges

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© tenglempls / reddit

13. When you find a 9-function massage chair!

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14. This MacBook had a cracked screen but can still be put to good use

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© Ilikestuffandthingz / reddit

15. For anyone that likes parrots!

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16. All of this make up was thrown out by a boutique owner!

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© Bessie-Boo / reddit

17. This girl goes to a private school where richer kids often throw out designer clothes

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© pidgeott0 / reddit

18. Surely there was no need to trash this Mendini MV300 violin

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19. This was dumped in a street - solid wood and genuine marble!

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20. This guy found speakers worth $400 in his apartment block's trash

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21. When you find 3 consoles that work perfectly well!

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22. A gift left behind by tenants who were evicted from their apartment

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© woosterben / reddit