[radio_flyer]

I live in a pretty nice neighborhood. Well, the neighbors are moving and I saw several bags of clothes they were throwing in the trash, so I went over and got them. I would much rather see these clothes donated to Salvation Army or Good Will or a shelter than to be thrown in the trash..... Name brand jeans and jean shorts, sweaters, etc... Some don't even look like they were worn..

So it is bad to take these bags of clothes that were going to be trashed??? It is embarrassing taking them! But there are a lot of folks that need nice clothes.. It is worth being embarrased. I think?.. anyway lol, it is l:00 AM and the neighbors came out for a smoke and caught me. I told them I was taking them to Goodwill.. Almost peed myself. Guess I looked like a trash digger. lol,,, Soooo is this a bad idea???

umm there are three or four more bags of clothes. LOL should i get them? The clothes aren't torn or worn out. What I have so far is really nice stuff... oh dear me... what have i become lol... but it is the thought of giving them to folks that need them that counts.. i hate seeing good stuff thrown out

[Raynaadi]

Oh heck no!!!! A lot of the stuff in my apartment is stuff I found by the dumpster at my old apartments. A lot of people put stuff out by the trash that they don't want anymore. Better it goes to use then to waste!!

[chalmette70043]

I think its a great idea to donate it to Goodwill or Salvation Army. I think your neighbors that saw you takin the bags probably wish they would have done the same thing themselves.

After the storm, i took any type of clothes that fit. I was very thankful to the people who donated their hand me downs. When you have nothing, everything means something.

[radio_flyer]

Thanks Raynaadi.. I agree with you, as it is far better it goes to use than to trash it..Ok I will go get the rest of the bags of clothes..

The neighbors were kind of laughing at me, saying well you live next door, right? Is too cold to blush, but I said yes.. oo well

good for you Radio flyer.....they should be ashamed throwing out clothes when so many need them ......

(((((((((((((((((radio flyer)))))))))))))))))))

Jin xxxxxxxxx

[radio_flyer]

Hi chalmette... maybe I can find a place that is local that still takes clothes, etc. for folks who lost everything in the storm. There are still lots of folks that still need help.. And I don't have money to give, but I sure can round up stuff to give..

I pray things are better for you now...

[radio_flyer]

ty (((((((jinnyann))))))))))....

putting on my gloves, hat and scarf and on my way to gather the remaining bags of clothes.. Keeping fingers crossed the neighbors are finished smoking.. smile

Thanks for responding..

they were laughng at you?????

i am so annoyed.......shame on them.......

after you told them what you were doing?????? One day they may need clothes themselves.....what goes around comes around....

grrrrrrrrr

Jin

[radio_flyer]

You know, jinnyann, folks that have everything, or abundance, often aren't thankful for what they have and often can't see beyond their own noses... They may not even think *I don't want to say they don't care" that perhaps the things they are "trashing" could be used by someone... Maybe I set a good example for them. Made them think there are folks that could use the items they are readily discarding... Guess I will know thru the week as to what they continue to trash...

Where my son lives, I guess his neighbors lost their house and everything in it due to foreclosure.. The new owners just trashed everything in the house. I didn't know they were trashing furniture, just everything in the house. When the new owners told me I asked them why they didn't just donate the items to Goodwill and they said they didn't think of it.. shrugs shoulders...

iT MAKES ME SO SAD.....So glad you did what you did....and yes, maybe they will think in future....

Jinny xxxx

[Rhapsody]

By all means take the other bags and give them to a non-profit organization that can help many families with it.

I personally put good stuff out the curb a few days before the trash is to run to give other people the chance to take it.

[radio_flyer]

now this kinds of irks me, but it seems they tossed regular dirty trash with the clothes.. I have a mess here lol something yucky dripped from the bags all over the place.... grrrrrrr

soo looks like i am done.. i got 3 bags of clothes to donate..

off to clean up all the mess that dripped everywhere.. ewwwwwwww then off to bed...
hugggggs
rf

[NewDawnFades]

Dear Radioflyer,

You have simply shown what a thoughtful and caring person can do to help others. If anything, the neighbors might learn a wonderful lesson here. I have done the same and still do look for things that people don't want anymore, fix and/or clean them, and deliver the items to people who I know need them, anonymously. Your kind action has garnered lots of respect from this person.



David (NewDawnFades)

[JamesUK]

Nay Way -This is all good - we take all our stuff to the charity shops, toys clothes, anything that someone else will use.

My Nan is a bit of a cheap skate though and spends a lot of time buying stuff from the shops that are meant to be for people with not a lot of money - you can't tell her that though

Nah, it is a nice thing to do. They obviously didn't mind, either. Though... I would ask before doing it in future because sometimes people throw away sensitive documents in the trash (financial statements and the like) and so because of that... There are privacy laws about not being allowed to go through someones trash without there permission (I think).

Was a lovely thought, though.

[AAAAA]

I would. In most places Good Will will even come and make a pick up. Why fill the landfills with things that can be reused? That is very irresponsible. I wonder why they didn't just tell you they had more and hand them to you? Very strange.

I just re-read, what jerks, to throw trash in with the other clothes just because they knew that you were going to donate them!!!!

Alex I think it depends upon where the trash is located, on the curb or BLVD, it's fair game here.

[sassypants]

I really admire you that you did that. Apparently they have
always had what they needed. But come on now, almost
brand new clothes. That goes to show you either they
don't know they can donate clothes or they don't care,

I can just see you now(smile), carrying those bags.

Keep on doing what your are doing, because it is not bad.

I wish I could join you on your adventures! Thanks to people like you ,you are helping others

Sassy

[nothemama8]

radio flyer you did good, maybe next time ask so you don't get funny looks, also wsometimes when ppl are moving they just throw to get the job done, don't forget the Red Cross takes clothing for fire, flood, and other disaster victums
Proud of you my friend
Angie

[Perna]

I don't think it is bad at all; I throw things away that I should take somewhere because I'm too anxious to take them somewhere (thinking someone will criticize me for giving them away or not want them because they're not good enough, etc. :-) but I imagine other people just don't have the time, energy or interest to take them somewhere?

If you know the neighbor at all, you could go chat with them, tell them you took them and ask if they have anything else they'd like taken to Goodwill or other places as you know moving is stressful and time consuming and you'd be happy to help?

My stepmother use to get out and get things she saw in people's trash; paintings, etc. she liked and my father-in-law was a painter but never bought frames, he just collected them from other people's trash. I think older people who lived through the Depression were better at "recycling" than we are, even today with our plastics/newspapers, etc.

[(JD)]

(((Radio Flyer)))) You are a true altruist! Someone after my own heart.

Here is Florida, anything in the trash is "fair game" for the taking. In fact, many of us put things out the day before for those who drive around taking and fixing things so they can sell them for income. I also give to the Salvation Army because they help so many people in so many ways!

BTW it's only some of the affluent that don't consider others when giving things or tossing them, just like regular folks some of which don't.

I think, for me, it is a combined effect of not having a lot when growing up, and most certainly my Girl Scout background that taught me to be thrifty!

Good job! Sorry to hear it was more of a chore than you planned.

[seeker1950]

Radio Flyer!
You did a good thing. Shame on those people for throwing away good things that the needy could use!
My sister and I have to clean out my recently deceased mother's house, and I just told my sister that I plan to bag all the clothing and take it to Good Will.
Love
Patty

[Raynaadi]

Everytime I move I bundle up the things I'm not taking and call the Salvation Army. They come with a truck and take it, furniture, clothes, whatever. The people driving the trucks are usually people from the Adult Retention Center, and these are people often struggling with addiction. They go through a program of recovery during their stay, and get jobs like driving these trucks. So not only am I donating stuff, these people have a job. So I think what you did is the kindest thing ever!!!

[mrsmoggles]

(((Radio-Flyer))) GREAT JOB!!! I am always giving stuff away. All the bags of clothes and toys and shoes and whatnot go to my moms house, if her friends dont want it she leaves it in back of her truck and some one takes it. Bigger items we put on curb with FREE sign and it is usually gone from when it is put out till the next day... if not then we take to goodwill. We have taken clothes from garbage before and given it away too, heck my mom is proud to be called a 'dumpster diver'!!!!

it is never 'bad' when you have anothers, esp. a strangers, health and well being. you rock!! ~ melanie

[AlteredState01]

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Absolutely NO WAY! You are WONDERFUL for putting your feelings of pride aside for those who will greatly benefit from receiving these clothes.

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umm there are three or four more bags of clothes. LOL should i get them? The clothes aren't torn or worn out. What I have so far is really nice stuff... oh dear me... what have i become lol... but it is the thought of giving them to folks that need them that counts.. i hate seeing good stuff thrown out

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GO GET THEM!!!! If I were there, I would do it for you. I have no shame when it comes to helping out like that.

To me, it really would be a waste...

Anyway, maybe it will show your neighbours that there is incredible value to what you did, and maybe next time, they will not be so wasteful in the future.

Funny story: I recently went across the street and asked the homeowners, who were throwing out a perfectly good metal settee, if I could have it (will go great in the garden). The neighbour laughed as he told me that he had just asked another neighbour for the futon they had just thrown out to replace the settee he was throwing out!

[Doh2007]

I think what you're doing is cool. Once the neighbors move, no one will ever know anyway. I've been using Freecycle. I didn't realize there were so many people with so little - some without even a bed.