Dumpster diving

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iwannadie

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Ok... My neighbors set 2 old skool iMacs out for bulk trash day and I see them just sitting there on the curb. I couldnt let them just get throw into a garbage truck :1zhelp:

Scoop them up and get them inside to power them on and see whats up. I was expecting them not to start and Id just gut the cases cause I think they look cool.

Well, they both fired right up and fully intact. Sad part, they didnt even try to delete any data. I didnt wanna be nosey so I formatted and cleaned installed as soon as I saw they powered up.

The good; I saved their personal info from being stolen. I saved 2 computers from being sent to a dump with all their hazmat evil. I have 2 working iMacs to do what I please with. Dunno if Ill use them around the house or donate them to some kids in the family.

The bad; Im a dumpster diver(rather curb trash grabber) :sarcasm:
 
TopSecret

TopSecret

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God, all I ever see is some couches and chairs... :3d_frown:

I'd be glad to find some working PC or notebook or what have you. Our PC needs some serious new hardware, lol.
 
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iwannadie

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SupraRon;1119652 said:
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Nice find. Honest of you to delete their data!
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Im happy to have the computers, screw stealing data lol. I dont even know what was on it. I just saw a few files on the desktop and seen the 70% of the HD was used on one so obviously they didnt delete anything.
 
flight doc89

flight doc89

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local hospital did some renovations a few years ago and got all new computers and shit, even though most of this shit was fine. so now, if I feel like having a lanparty, I've got a no-name 16 slot server that a local business built for them, got some other random computers, i dug a wheelchair outta the dumpster and sold it for a hundred bux (but not before goofing off with it, see the vid's i'll post at the bottom), three working CRT monitors (including a massive 23" monitor that weighs like 100lb and is prolly 3 feet deep; it took up the entire desk) and some other random shit.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8713875368270731799&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-918233964485741097&hl=en
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8595043781143968921&hl=en
^my fat ass a few years ago. I'm still fat, but not quite so :)
 
boosted1jz

boosted1jz

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i got 2 reallllly nice 1/2 size fridges and a few nice aquariums, and ive rebuilt many lawnmowers that were tossed cause they "wouldnt start" all they needed were tune-ups.. i love dumpster diving! :)
 
mkiiSupraMan18

mkiiSupraMan18

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My dad scored some rolling carts for the garage, like 5 paper shredders, a ping pong table, lawnmower, and a brand new pair of shoes from the school. lol


My best... a $20 bill in a sack of trash I went through at home looking for a receipt.
 
Poodles

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Someone on one of the transformers forums was taking his trash out in his apartment complex and found a box full of rare transformers in perfect condition in the dumpster...
 
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