People throw away amazing things here in Quincy. We've seen the garbage truck eat toilets, whole sofas, desks, TVs, lawn furniture, high chairs, strollers. And most of these things are in fine working order. I guess the thought is, if anyone wants it, they can take it; otherwise it just goes away with no hassle. We have helped ourselves on occasion. For instance, Maggie's book chest/changing table was found on the curb down the street.
But the coolest thing to be found:
Rescued from a construction site and now hanging proudly on our porch. Best thing I've ever found and carried home on a run.