Taking objects to a byttestation
Oftentimes, fellow humans where I live simply leave perfectly good items on top of recycling bins. I don't know why they do it. Perhaps they don't want to separate their waste. Perhaps they hope that someone will notice these items and take them if they need them. If it was a rare occurrence, I could imagine that a fellow human was going through a difficult time in their life, and separating their waste or finding a new home for their items was the last thing on their mind. But unfortunately it happens so often. There are so many better ways to let items go. One can ask their friends and family, or neighbours, if anyone needs the unwanted item. One can let others know on social media that the item is unwanted by the owner, so someone else who needs it can take it. My partner and I prefer to use byttestationer (swap shops) because there is no monetary exchange involved, and it's an alternative, community based form of organisation. The one near us is very popular, there are always fellow humans bringing and taking things. Some items humans thrown away are so good, they could be given to a charity shop. This morning I took some items from the recycling area and brought them to a swap shop nearby.