Blogs

Some made a living off other people’s junk. This blog tells the stories of Old West scavengers who picked through trash for metal, bones, fabric,

Whether it was a traveling circus, medicine show, or fair, Old West towns generated tons of trash during events. This blog paints a picture of

During the gold rush, thousands flocked to dig for riches — and left behind mountains of trash. This post explores the unique waste of mining

Waste wasn’t just physical trash — it was also human waste. This blog dives into the gross but fascinating world of Old West sanitation. From

Not everyone threw things away. This blog covers how settlers and cowboys creatively reused broken or discarded items — turning old boots into buckets, tin

Pioneers littered the landscape with trash as they moved westward. This blog examines the legacy of littering along major trails like the Oregon and Santa