Dumpster diving has lost much of its previous stigma, particularly when you end up with an Alienware PC tower that boasts incredible specifications. Though somewhat dated, the word “free” makes all the difference.
One of your discoveries is a treasure!
first responses
To the original poster, posting in the
r/pcmasterrace
subreddit.
The original poster composed a long, comprehensive account of their discovery—a captivating narrative that underscores the advantages of occasionally rummaging through a dumpster. Technically, the OP didn’t
dumpster diving
, yet the lesson remains ingrained anyway.
It’s truly baffling what people decide to throw away. In 2018, the
EPA reported
In the U.S., they generated 292.4 million tons of municipal solid waste, with 2.7 million tons being electronic waste. This figure does not include construction debris or
industrial waste
.
That amounts to 2.7 million tons of electronic waste from consumers that has potential for reuse in numerous applications. The Raspberry Pi serves as merely one instance of this possibility.
As a small, single-board computer able to run Linux or various other operating systems, according to some analysts,
have said
The more recent versions of Raspberry Pi have reduced power consumption and decrease the likelihood of certain issues arising.
e-waste
.
That’s merely a single aspect of one type of waste among the millions of tons recklessly thrown away annually. The advantages for consumers could be significant, let alone the larger and more crucial objective of decreasing the total environmental footprint.
Tune in right away: Giant snails taking over New York City?
Nevertheless, numerous areas continue to grapple with the social stigma associated with dumpster diving and its ambiguous legal status. No matter where you find yourself, it’s advisable to review the local regulations in your area.
One comment
pointed out the obvious
So somebody discarded it rather than attempting to repair it. Some folks, you know, it’s unfortunate to consider that this could have ended up as trash if you hadn’t come across it.
Others reinforced
the potential advantages
In terms of checking out what’s inside a dumpster, concerning the machine’s Nvidia graphics card: “The 1080 Ti is an incredible card, offering performance levels similar to those of a 3060.”
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Someone discovers incredible technology after checking a dumpster: ‘It’s like finding treasure.’
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