Coat hanger? Hook em in the handles,

A pitch fork? Or twist a coat hanger around a long hoe? Or around a garden rake? If you pull them close with a rake, could you reach them with a coat hanger? Oooh. How about a wadded up glob of duct tape on the end of any old pole or stick. Just tap the jug with the sticky tape and bring it out. Let us know what works. I'm not allowed to go to recycle places, because I'm pacing myself. I'm only allowed to use the jugs I come across or use in my daily life. I was at a movie last night and grabbed about 5 clear cups with lids, that they serve icy drinks in, out of the trash. My step daughter was mortified. I might go back.

Martha

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Donn, those are great tools and I have one from when I broke my ankle and shoulder years ago. I found it again last summer and now I use it to reach many out of arm reach items, especially my shoes/sandals from under my desk.

How long are those grabber tools, Donn?

bookjunky...all lengths. I've seen them with fixed length wooden or aluminum shafts, and in telescoping aluminum shafts.