When Brewster Bartlett says he's heading to the dump, his wife, Michelle, gives a little sigh. Mostly because Bartlett will likely come home with more than he intended to throw out.

"See that bed frame," Bartlett said, proudly pointing to a painted green metal slatted frame holding up a lovely grape plant in his garden. "Got it at the dump. It was just going to get thrown away. But I saw it and thought: 'I could use that. Somewhere.' It makes a perfect trellis."