My last garbage day run netted me 4 vacuums,1 shampooer(works), a matching set of end tables,2 baby strollers Good condition and a small boys bicycle (only problem...flat tire...Hmmm!!!) 3 of the vacs. had the cords cut off, but still consisted of the inside cord, excess wires and motors. I washed the cloth material on the strollers and cleaned up the end tables for the flea mkt. Ended up with 6 motors, copper wiring and a small amount of brass. Also picked up a dish washer off craigs list that was all metal (most have plastic bodies, From it I got some stainless steel, brass fitting, copper wiring and a good size motor... All in all a good craigs list and trash day....As for the shampooer, I cleaned it up and out, it works fine...