A Florida resident scored a massive haul of near-pristine goods that would have otherwise all been thrown out next to the dumpster of a local apartment complex.

The bonanza was shared on the r/DumpsterDiving subreddit, where commenters couldn't believe the OP's good fortune.

In all, the OP found a cabinet, two leather dining chairs, two bar stools, a rolling storage cart, a 50-inch television, a treadmill, a massage gun, a fan, and two end tables. The vast majority of it, the OP said, came from one apartment complex, with one building resident saying he was throwing away some of the goods because he didn't have time to find a new home for them.

The only downside, the OP said, is that they couldn't also haul away a bed frame, dresser, and wood chest that they also found.

"I couldn't get that bedroom set since my truck bed was full," they wrote. "Great day though all in all."

Dumpster diving may not be for everybody. But for those who are willing to spend some time near other people's trash, there can be some real benefits.

First and foremost, every item the OP hauled away could have otherwise ended up in a landfill. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 12.1 million tons of furniture get thrown out as waste each year.

And that amount is likely to grow thanks to a proliferation of "fast furniture". Just like fast fashion, these goods are made quickly and inexpensively to capitalize on trends, and are often discarded just as quickly, clogging our landfills and polluting our oceans.

Secondhand items, whether found near a dumpster or in a thrift store, help alleviate that problem. They give new life to items that would have otherwise ended up as waste, promoting the circular economy. They can also allow consumers to find amazing deals.

Dumpster-divers have shared finds on social media, such as brand-new beauty products, and enough food to fill a refrigerator.

Which of these factors would most effectively motivate you to recycle old clothes and electronics? Giving me money back 💰 Letting me trade for new stuff 👕 Making it as easy as possible ⚡ Keeping my stuff out of landfills 🗑️ Click your choice to see results and speak your mind.

In this case, commenters praised the OP's haul as "awesome". Some said they've also been lucky enough to find quality goods near apartments and dormitories at specific times of the year.

"This is common twice a year in college towns when students are moving," one commenter wrote.

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