Re: Skip Useful Finds
IME, the chances of finding anything useful in a skip varies according to the area.
Business districts in London, good chance of useful finds, but usually modernish rather than vintage.
Relatively poor residential districts, fewer skips, and little chance of finding anything desirable. The owners are more likely to flog it on eBay, or give it to a mate.
Affluent or middle class residential areas are IME best for vintage finds like old appliances.
When working in London, I found as many fluorescent light fittings as I wanted in skips, also UPS units, desk fans, and electric switchgear.
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