The shelves of Colin Richard’s garage loft are filled with a treasure trove of collectibles, from hockey memorabilia and vintage signage to antique shoes.
All of it was once destined for the landfill.
“Everyone kind of jokes that it’s organized chaos up here,” said Richard, who lives in Hanwell, near Fredericton.
The self-described “dumpster saver” started his varied collection after venturing into the trash disposable business, and his finds are capturing attention with the help of a hit Instagram account.
‘Dumpster diver’ dedicated to conservation16 hours ago
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Hanwell’s Colin Richard puts the fun in dumpster runs while focusing on art and sustainability.<!–
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