How many gallons of gas do you use "curb shopping"?

Originally Posted by AdmiralAluminum

I'm still using the 98 Lumina (minivan coming...) and I use the general rule of putting $10 in for my tour around a given area. My town is divided into 4 sections, each getting a pick up once every 2 weeks. Here in Canada, we like to use the metric system, so I usually put about 10 litres in, depending on the price of gas, I just keep it to $10 to minimize the loss if I strike out (thankfully not too often).

It still hurts to have to drive past bbqs, fridges and stoves, but I usually make up for it with the little stuff overlooked by the big trucks and e-waste. I sure do love to find a tower or tube tv (which I have a yard that takes) to fill up the front seat.

You might want to keep an eye out on craigslist for a small trailer you could pull behind your van. Would not take too much for a small trailer to pay for itself.