You can tell it’s almost summer because people are gleefully filling the sidewalks with the trash of a consumer society and, in a enlightened spirit of philanthropy, marking "free" on it. There was a time, not so long ago, when putting out a lightly used item you no longer needed was a kind of urban recycling. Who among us hasn’t grabbed a chair or desk from the street? Who?! more ›

Our housemates will be thrilled when that huge old TV is gone from our driveway. The landlord probably will be, too, though he hasn't said anything. As of tomorrow, someone else is required to pick up the tab for processing that monster, the cost of which was our one remaining valid excuse for not taking it to a recycling center just yet. Thanks, E-Cycle Washington! Next up: getting someone else to come in here and clean out the basement freezer for free. more ›

"SPU Electronics return" by annsy Ever feel like you're being watched? Tune into our Flickr pool for more cool shots. There's always room for yours, too. more ›