When are the items that we put out on the curb, for others who could use them when we do not need them, turn into junkyard garbage? Well this is a story that happened to us today.
While cleaning up our basement today, we were going through items that are (1) still working and (2) ones that we are no longer using. So we then decided that we should put them to good use, by placing them out on the curb for others who may find them useful. Why not, because the item would not be put directly into land fill taking up precious space!
After putting the item, a microwave oven, out on the curb, we were hoping that it would find a good home. Around 15 minutes later, we saw an older man come up to our old microwave, looking it over. We thought that it found a new owner, but instead the old guy brought out a pocket knife and CUT THE ELECTRICAL CORD and then walked away! He just walked away!
After seeing this, I ran outside and started screaming “Hey buddy, why didn’t you take the whole thing?” I said this a couple of times to him, but he just kept walking away faster as I repeated it. What an asshole! He wins tool of the day award.
So my question to you my fine readers is, when does a gift left outside for someone to put to good use become a scrap yard item to be cannibalize, leaving the remaining item useless for others to use?
One pissed off Torontonian!!!!
I have found a lot of really useful stuff by the curb. One day I was riding my mountain bike in my neighborhood. As I rounded the corner I saw two big Sharp stereo speakers and a high-end amp. The funny thing is the power cord was cut off if it just like your micro wave. I went home and got my pick up truck and got the stuff. What the heck, I replaced the power cord and guess what, the thing worked. Asa matter of fact I still use the stereo today.
Very encouraging Used Motorcycle! I hope our little treasure has found a loving home like your new stereo did.