A Redditor caused quite a stir in the dumpster diving community after sharing their incredible curbside find that proves one person's trash can truly be someone else's treasure.
Posting to the r/DumpsterDiving subreddit, the user shared their discovery of a collection of vintage milk glass items and decorative garden pieces sitting on the curb, free for the taking. The haul included white milk glass vases, candlesticks, and ornate Japanese-style garden lanterns and frog figurines.
"They all cleaned up fairly nicely. I threw one out because the bottom had been broken," the original poster explained, showcasing the pristine condition of most items after a simple cleaning in the comments.
Their discovery shines a light on the growing trend of curbside treasure hunting — which offers several benefits for budget-conscious, environmentally-minded shoppers.
Finding quality items for free eliminates the cost of purchasing similar pieces, with vintage milk glass often retailing for $20 to $100 per piece at antique stores. Garden decorations, like the Japanese lanterns, can cost hundreds of dollars when purchased retail. You can even make a profit selling valuable items found lying on a curb or hiding on a thrift shop shelf.
Curbside collecting and thrifting also keeps usable items out of landfills, helping to reduce waste and extend the lifecycle of high-quality goods, allowing people the pleasure of discovering unique, vintage pieces that might otherwise wind up buried in the dump.
The Reddit community was thoroughly impressed with the finds:
"Oh man I love milk glass, you hit the jackpot!" said one Redditor.
"That's a solid milk glass collection!" said another.
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Just a flashlight 🔦 Multiple commenters praised the decorative garden pieces as well:
"Curb diving is fine here! That's some fun stuff, from milk glass to Japanese garden lanterns! A great haul!" noted one appreciator.
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Another Redditor perfectly captured the appeal of curbside hunting for treasure: "Curb finds have more variety than the same things from the same stores. It's nice to see other things and since they're set out for disposal it counts."
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