In the lawless, rugged days of the Old West, garbage disposal wasn’t a concern — survival was. This blog explores how cowboys, drifters, and ranchers managed their waste on the go. From tossing tin cans into the brush to burning trash at the edge of the campfire, you’ll discover the primitive methods used and what that tells us about life on the range. Plus, what remains of it today in forgotten desert clearings and ghost towns.
Why Managing Waste Matters More Than Ever
July 17, 2025
