Sep 06 2011
So I had the opportunity to explore two areas of Manhattan, the Upper West and K-Town, as I had to move twice within a week (urgh). I went scavenging alone (in daytime) the first round and my housemate wanted to join the second time (at night). 1) Upper West Prior to moving into my permanent …
Sep 06 2011
The garbage collection has been a little off these past two weeks because of the hurricane then labor day but luckily I found some pretty neat things! Not a lot of electronics but lots of furniture! Garbage Hunt Woodside Style
Sep 05 2011
Thanks to this assignment I learned something about my town. North Arlington, NJ residents are not to discard any electronic equipment on the garbage, or the sidewalk. These artifacts must be disposed at 50 Disposal Road in North Arlington. You can take it there yourself, or call the Town Hall’s sanitation department to arrange a …
Sep 02 2011
I first walked around my apartment building and searched for junk. I got lucky and found an Apple webcam, earbud headphones and a battery. Also, I noticed that the trash was out on the street Monday, Wednesday and Friday night, in order to be picked up early in the morning. Here’s a link …
Sep 01 2011
I figured I might as well put this up here since I can update it as I go. Though I haven’t had much luck yet. Junk Map So far it’s been mostly trash and recycling with some old furniture. Maybe I’ll have more luck in my family’s neighborhood when I go visit for Labor Day. …