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scavenger

One who takes or uses whatever is discarded. There may be a few reasons for this, & not all scavengers are homeless. Some do it because they dislike consumerism & refuse to buy into it. Others just scavenge because it's free stuff which would otherwise end up in a landfill or dump, & who want to save money. Other people scavenge because they refuse to pay retail; scavenging is one way they get what they want or need. A dedicated scavenger may dumpster dive & own a pickup truck or other vehicle for the specific purpose of transporting scavenged goods.
Yes, I'm a scavenger. 1/3rd of all my stuff is curb finds...I have no shame. Say what you want.
by Onionhead01 May 19, 2024
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