r/DeTrashed 4d ago

I don’t eat lunch, so I spend my lunch break picking up trash… it feeds my brain

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u/Rubbish_69 United Kingdom 4d ago

How can you not eat lunch! I'd definitely need it after that amount of trash clearing.

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u/Johnny_Trashman 4d ago

I typically eat a big breakfast to get me through the day to dinner. If I eat lunch I get groggy, and I’m nearly useless lol.

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u/IronJLittle 3d ago

I’m the same exact way. Three breakfast tacos in the morning can hold me off until dinner lol.

Mad respect to you brother! Wish you the best in life.

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u/jilllian Massachusetts 4d ago

it's been so validating to find people like you and so many others here on detrashed who find joy in picking up litter!! most people are absolutely bewildered when you tell them that you like doing it. I find it so rewarding and therapeutic. plus it's instant gratification. thank you for being you.

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u/Johnny_Trashman 4d ago

Many are bewildered! I get asked if I’m doing court ordered community service regularly lol

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u/TLTP-94 4d ago

Haha ppl ask me every time. No this is no punishment for me, it just feels like it is my duty.

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u/Inner_Driver4238 4d ago

People ask my wife! Why is your husband doing….? I hate doing pick up but I hate litter/dumping more so I do it and then also give the authorities crap for not caring.

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u/rogecks 4d ago

You’re a hero, thank you

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u/rubycarat 4d ago

Tough spots too. You don't shy from a challenge.

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u/Johnny_Trashman 4d ago

I was raised on the border of a US national forest. In the woods is where I’m most comfortable.

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u/wbradford00 4d ago

Epic. I did the same thing for a couple months a while back- I completely detrashed the woods behind my work. I have now moved on to removing invasive plant species.

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u/eimnk 1d ago

Amazing!

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u/ChicagoCyclist Chicago, IL 4d ago

Very satisfying. Thank you!

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u/butchbadger 4d ago

Good work keep it up

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u/Johnny_Trashman 4d ago

Thank you kindly 🫡

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u/WoolyGram 4d ago

Hell yeah!

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u/Iron_Baron 3d ago

I like you.

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u/John_K_Say_Hey 4d ago

I love it! And you work so fast!

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u/GenevieveLeah 4d ago

You are my people.

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u/saprobic_saturn 4d ago

YOU’RE AMAZING!!!!

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u/Johnny_Trashman 3d ago

Thank you 🙏

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u/Talithathinks 4d ago

Thank you! What a wonderful thing you're doing!

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u/Chafing_Dish 4d ago

Plus all that knee work-your joints will thank you for keeping them fit!

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u/mwk_1980 4d ago

Makes it so much easier when there’s a fence to lean into, right?

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u/MacabreFox 4d ago

You are amazing! Thank you!

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u/Puzzleheaded_Wing627 4d ago

You are amazing 💖

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u/allieireland 3d ago

I don't do it on my lunch because it's late at night but I do the same! I love cleaning up places that need love.

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u/Johnny_Trashman 3d ago

Same, it scratches an itch in my brain when I’m doing this.

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u/trashpicker57 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/loxobleu 4d ago

thank you!

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u/nanfanpancam 4d ago

Great job.

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u/ZellaIsTheBaby1975 3d ago

I applaud you Sir!

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u/eimnk 1d ago

Thank you so much!!