Dust Bin Collection

From the Dust-Bin to the Electric Light, a Sketch at the Livet Factory, near Halifax (engraving)
1604552 From the Dust-Bin to the Electric Light, a Sketch at the Livet Factory, near Halifax (engraving) by Price, Julius Mandes (1857-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rusty tin rubbish bin with word rubbish, New Zealand

Rusty tin rubbish bin with word rubbish next to a gnarled tree, New Zealand

Squirrel -Sciurus vulgaris-, melanistic animal with black fur, sitting in a garbage can and eating Cola bottle wine gums, waste, Stuttgart, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Obsolete hardware C018 / 1178
Obsolete hardware

A Load of Rubbish
Looking down into a metal dustbin full of cans, bottles and other rubbish. 1960s

DUSTMANs STRIKE 1979
A huge pile-up of cardboard boxes and other refuse during the Dustmens Strike over pay and working conditions, central London. Date: 1979

Girl / Raincoat / Doorstep
A small girl in raincoat sits on a doorstep

Working Class Street
Working class people outside their slum terraces, London

Rubbish on the street awaiting collection
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Dustbins in Ulverston Cumbria UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Recycling bins
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

A knife amnesty with a criminal handing over a knife at a police station
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Mule used for collecting rubbish, island of Trikeri, Pelion, Greece, Europe

Ww2 Salvage Handbill
BOMBS AND BULLETS FROM YOUR DUSTBIN - Every Woman can help to Win the War - every Patriotic household is asked to save every scrap of paper, rags, bottles, empty tins

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"From the Dust-Bin to the Electric Light: A Journey of Progress and Innovation" This captivating engraving titled "From the Dust-Bin to the Electric Light, a Sketch at the Livet Factory, near Halifax" takes us back in time to witness an important moment in history. It reminds us of how far we have come from humble beginnings. In another enchanting engraving called "Picture Pages, " we see a rusty tin rubbish bin proudly displaying its purpose with the word 'rubbish' etched onto it. This simple yet essential object represents our commitment to cleanliness and waste management. Next, we encounter a gnarled tree standing tall next to a similar rusty tin rubbish bin also labeled 'rubbish. ' The juxtaposition between nature's beauty and man-made waste serves as a powerful reminder of our responsibility towards environmental preservation. Amidst this scene, an unexpected visitor appears – a melanistic squirrel sitting inside a garbage can indulging in Cola bottle wine gums. This image captures both human impact on wildlife habitats and their adaptability amidst changing circumstances. Further along, we stumble upon obsolete hardware marked C018 / 1178. These discarded remnants symbolize progress rendered irrelevant by technological advancements but serve as reminders of past achievements that paved the way for future innovations. "A Load of Rubbish" is what some may dismissively call these everyday items found within dusty bins. However, they hold stories untold – fragments of people's lives that once held value or served vital purposes. The mention of "DUSTMANs STRIKE 1979" evokes memories of labor disputes and societal challenges faced during times when even basic services like waste collection were disrupted. Such events remind us not to take modern conveniences for granted. On another note entirely, we find ourselves at Dirty Dicks Bar in London - an intriguing name that sparks curiosity about its origin while reminding us that even places associated with dirt can hold charm and character.