Well, maybe it’s a unique way to make money, right? A man has earned a whopping income by selling items he found in dumpsters.
You heard it right, a man named Leonardo Urbano has made $66,000 in a year just by selling trash.
Leonardo Urbano, a 30-year-old from Australia, made an impressive $66,000 USD (approximately $100,000 AUD) in 2023 by selling discarded items he found in the trash.
Yes, that's how it all started—with piles of trash.
Leonardo began his unique venture by rummaging through trash piles in Sydney.
He dedicated his days to searching for valuable items among the discarded goods left on the roadside. In Australia, local councils offer free trash pickups, known as 'council cleanups,' which occur typically twice a year. Until these cleanups happen, many residents leave their unwanted items on the curb, creating opportunities for treasure hunters like Leonardo.
Just collect trash, and Leonardo could find huge treasures, that helped him rake in a whopping $100,000 AUD (around $66,000 USD).
Among the items Leonardo found were fridges, Fendi handbags, jewelry, and other valuable goods.
He sold these items on online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace, turning trash into cash. His friends were often shocked at the quality of items he found, including over 50 TVs, 20 washing machines, 50 computers/laptops, and 30 fridges.
In the interview with NBC Los Angeles, Leonardo said: "You could see mountains of stuff — like literally, mountains. And that's when I find most of the stuff."
"My friends are shocked at how much good clothing, like perfect clothing, ends up in the trash". He added.
Veronica Taylor, 32, from Quakertown, Pennsylvania, and her friend Liz Wilson, 38, have also tapped into the lucrative business of selling discarded items.
They started in June 2022 as a hobby to make extra money. By February 2023, it had become their full-time job.
Taylor and Wilson earn nearly $5,000 by trash. The couple also described their experience as a thrilling real-life treasure hunt. They discovered genuine Louis Vuitton purses, designer shoes, and even various food and utensils still in use. Taylor generously donates most of the food and hygiene items to charity. Their unique approach has led them to generate significant income, making $4,000 to $5,000 a month.
Their methodical approach and dedication have proven highly profitable, allowing them to live off their earnings from selling discarded items.
""At work, we encounter surprises every day and never know what we'll come across. I can hang out with my best friends and make a living finding things that people don't need anymore. Most importantly, we own them. "I'm free. "
Taylor split the sales with her friend Wilson. They generate significant income by scavenging through the trash. They make $4,000 to $5,000 a month, which is definitely better than many other hard jobs.
Taylor and Wilson now travel from city to city, looking for "bargains" in the trash cans of "wealthy neighborhoods."
Their experiences inspire us to think outside the box and explore unconventional ways to achieve financial success. Whether you're looking for a full-time income or a side hustle, the world of selling discarded items offers exciting and profitable opportunities.
