Abstract: The present invention provides a searchable network-based database, featuring a plurality of listings of items thrown out and awaiting collection. In addition, the present invention provides a system for providing a network-based database of discarded items, the system including an application server to present listings comprising discarded item/s to users, wherein each listing includes a geographical address for locating the discarded item/s. A listing may include the municipal collection times associated with the geographical location of the discarded item/s in the listing. The present invention further provides a method of creating a network-based database of discarded items and a method of searching the database.