Garbage Scout

One thing I miss about living in New York City is the sheer amount of goodies you can find on the street during your daily commute. I used to see great furniture, records, books, and even the occasional electronics strewn about sidewalks and piled in towering dumpsters. The latest and greatest Google Map mash-up, GarbageScout, makes it easy to find great goodies ‘on a sidewalk near you.’ You can also post your own finds online, or by taking a picture with your camera phone and sending the message to street@garbagescout.com with a short description. This is online collaboration at its finest.