Title: My landfill finds
Post by: Grillagin on August 26, 2018, 07:06:27 PM
Post by: Grillagin on August 26, 2018, 07:06:27 PM
Hey all. I have been checking out the free "reuse" area at our local landfill since spring. They even gave me a frequent picker pass so I don't have to sign a waiver every time. I was hoping to find more, but it all depends on what folks are throwing away, and being there to grab it. Nothing too exciting, so far, but you can't beat free. An 18 WW Bar-B-Kettle, a GGA, and a cute little 18 red, E code. Thanks for looking.
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: LiquidOcelot on August 26, 2018, 09:21:50 PM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on August 26, 2018, 09:21:50 PM
Wish we had something like this in ca
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: PotsieWeber on August 27, 2018, 08:17:22 AM
Post by: PotsieWeber on August 27, 2018, 08:17:22 AM
Nice finds & saves!
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Scott Zee on August 27, 2018, 10:46:59 AM
Post by: Scott Zee on August 27, 2018, 10:46:59 AM
Those are some sweet pickins especially the redhead.
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Mr.CPHo on August 27, 2018, 06:56:15 PM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on August 27, 2018, 06:56:15 PM
Very nice rescues.
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Grillagin on August 27, 2018, 09:34:27 PM
Post by: Grillagin on August 27, 2018, 09:34:27 PM
I'm adding the redhead to my southern herd. Cedar Zav handles are on the way, as the RRR continues. She is cleaning up pretty well. I'll do the lowers this weekend.
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: DellJones on August 27, 2018, 10:02:15 PM
Post by: DellJones on August 27, 2018, 10:02:15 PM
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Lowbrass on August 28, 2018, 05:25:23 AM
Post by: Lowbrass on August 28, 2018, 05:25:23 AM
Looks great! Especially the red!
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: JayyyR on August 28, 2018, 12:30:10 PM
Post by: JayyyR on August 28, 2018, 12:30:10 PM
Awesome finds!
So they just let you guys pick stuff out at the landfill? How do I go about this myself?
So they just let you guys pick stuff out at the landfill? How do I go about this myself?
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Grillagin on August 28, 2018, 10:30:42 PM
Post by: Grillagin on August 28, 2018, 10:30:42 PM
@JayyyR, the landfill is a deceptive term. Our place is where people bring unwanted junk and scrap items, for a fee. Any item the staff thinks could have another life goes into the reuse area. The rest goes into various big dumpsters and is hauled away. People can take two items from the reuse area per visit for free, though I haven't seen that rule heavily enforced. I have also scored an old school Crockpot, pressure washer, weed whacker, planter pots, rain barrel, and a bunch of 5 gallon buckets, etc. It's a great program, and a shame that more places don't do it, too.
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: JayyyR on August 29, 2018, 07:11:11 AM
Post by: JayyyR on August 29, 2018, 07:11:11 AM
@Grillagin Thanks for the info! I will look into this in my area to see if it's a thing here. That's a great way to pay things forward and help someone in need.
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Larry The BBQ Guy on September 04, 2018, 11:37:37 AM
Post by: Larry The BBQ Guy on September 04, 2018, 11:37:37 AM
@Grillagin
I am working on a video for a new product that I would love to put an image of a Weber in an actual landfill before it's rescued. Do you have an image that I can use? By the way, would you like to test the new product? Not sure if you remember me but I did a sketch for you on how to fix bent lid handles..
Thanks,
Larry
I am working on a video for a new product that I would love to put an image of a Weber in an actual landfill before it's rescued. Do you have an image that I can use? By the way, would you like to test the new product? Not sure if you remember me but I did a sketch for you on how to fix bent lid handles..
Thanks,
Larry
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Grillagin on October 07, 2018, 08:33:33 PM
Post by: Grillagin on October 07, 2018, 08:33:33 PM
I stopped by the MRC on Friday morning and put grill number four in the back of my truck. I don't really want it, but it was too clean and nice to pass up. This one has a Bar-B-Kettle triangle and whitewalls. DD code. Needs new sweeps but only one tiny ding on the bowl.
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Grillagin on October 07, 2018, 08:37:55 PM
Post by: Grillagin on October 07, 2018, 08:37:55 PM
The redhead cleaned up pretty well.
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: bladz on October 08, 2018, 03:10:48 AM
Post by: bladz on October 08, 2018, 03:10:48 AM
Great rescue on both, but that red...wow
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Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: hawgheaven on October 08, 2018, 05:08:05 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on October 08, 2018, 05:08:05 AM
If you're going for LOOKS, my table suggestion may not fit your needs. If you're going for FUNCTIONALITY, this has worked for me for years. Cool thing is, when you are done cooking, you can fold it up and stow it away if you don't like the appearance of it sitting out. Mine sits in my secluded BBQ area, so I'm not worried about how it "looks". It's kept clean, it's functional, and very efficient. Plus, it is the perfect work height.
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: Jules V. on October 08, 2018, 09:44:33 AM
Post by: Jules V. on October 08, 2018, 09:44:33 AM
Quote from: hawgheaven on October 08, 2018, 05:08:05 AMSomehow your table ended up on the landfill instead of the table thread
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: bluewhisper on October 08, 2018, 11:53:07 AM
Post by: bluewhisper on October 08, 2018, 11:53:07 AM
My black 22 is a rescue from when my neighbors got foreclosed and they left in a hurry. I got it for ten bucks. Otherwise it would have gone into the dumpster when the property cleanout guys guys came.
Title: Re: My landfill finds
Post by: hawgheaven on October 08, 2018, 12:28:12 PM
Post by: hawgheaven on October 08, 2018, 12:28:12 PM
Quote from: Jules V. on October 08, 2018, 09:44:33 AMAw shit! Sorry 'bout that. I hate when that happens... :'(Quote from: hawgheaven on October 08, 2018, 05:08:05 AMSomehow your table ended up on the landfill instead of the table thread