Discarded Furniture Is Piling Up in These U.S. Cities—Here’s How Residents Are Repurposing It

Discarded Furniture Is Piling Up in These U.S. Cities—Here’s How Residents Are Repurposing It

You know the saying: One man's trash is another man's treasure.Credit: James Jenkins / iStock / Getty Images PlusKey TakeawaysThe U.S. generates 12 million tons of furniture waste annually, driven by "fast furniture" trends, with most ending up in landfills."Furniture scavenging" is growing, with Las Vegas, Denver, and Boston leading cities in repurposing discarded furniture.Before salvaging furniture, check for pests, odors, or damage, and clea…