CU-Boulder report: 42,012 pounds of reusable items collected at student move-out - Boulder Daily Camera

http://www.dailycamera.com/cu-news/ci_21159285/cu-boulder-report-42-012-pounds-reusable-items

I'm sure I threw out some things when I moved out each summer, but 21 tons of stuff sure seems like a lot. Silver lining? Throwing stuff away might be a sign the economy is improving.