Junking Weekend or "Sperrmüll Wochenende"

Last summer, when I blogged about Junkin in Germany, I shared how my husband and I

are polar opposites when it comes to... ahem...  "curbside shopping".  

He is a purger and I am the practical one... err... um... let's change the subject....

So this time around, I thought I'd explain a few details to those of you asking

"So what exactly is a Junkin Weekend anyways?"

In Germany, there are a lot of rules pertaining to your garbage.

Trash is limited to specific weekly amount and must be sorted, separated, recycled, etc.

However, once a year in our small town (twice a year in bigger cities) 

there is a weekend where the Germans can put ANYTHING to the curb.  

It's called "Sperrmuell Wochenende"or "Junkin Weekend".

 

You can find schranks, tables, chairs, fridgerators, flower pots - ALL kinds of things for FREE... 

  The only problem is you need to be able to haul it... 

and a minivan with three large carseats won't haul either of these...

(a marble-top dresser and a two piece kitchen cabinet)

or this beautiful antique carved cabinet...

Look - flowerpots!  Score!

Ahem... Anyone need a pit stop?

Stay tuned as I reveal some of my surprising finds!

Are you a trash picker frugal curbside shopper too?

What is craziest thing you've ever hauled in your car?

Oh and one more thing - Does anyone have a truck I can borrow?

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