How to Obtain the Trash Catalogue in Stardew Valley

If your farm appears too neat and organized for your taste, don’t worry! The Trash Catalogue is here to help. This catalogue is full of fascinating pieces of trash that you can scatter around the Valley to give it a more authentic, lived-in feel. Stop longing for trash and make use of this guide to the Stardew Valley Trash Catalogue.

Where to Find the Trash Catalogue in Stardew Valley

The Trash Catalogue is an item that can be obtained by scavenging through at least 50 garbage cans in Stardew Valley. Although it may not sound appealing, searching through people’s trash can actually yield useful items. As the saying goes, “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,”and you may come across discarded items such as crystals, gems, fish, and other resources in people’s rubbish bins.

Obtaining 50 trash cans may seem like a daunting task, requiring extensive dumpster diving, especially considering that each can can only be searched once per day. However, with eight cans scattered around the Valley, diligently searching each one daily could potentially result in acquiring the Trash Catalogue in approximately seven days.

Stardew Valley Trash Map — Screenshot by Prima Games

Trash cans can be located outside of the following places:

Stardrop Saloon
The Blacksmith
The Museum
The Mayor’s Manor
Joja Mart (or the Movie Theatre depending on your choices and progress)
1 Willow Lane
2 Willow Lane
1 River Road

Despite searching through 50 garbage cans, you are not guaranteed to receive the Trash Catalogue. Instead, you have a 20% chance of finding one on your next search. Therefore, even after searching 50 cans, you will still need to continue rummaging for it.

When rummaging through people’s garbage in Stardew Valley, it is important to note that you should not be seen. If someone catches you looking through the trash, they will be disgusted and it will result in a loss of friendship points. Therefore, it is crucial to make sure no one is around before checking any trash cans. We do not judge you for searching through the bins, but others will.

What Can You Use the Trash Catalogue for in Stardew Valley?

Stardew Valley Trash Example — Screenshot by Prima Games

The Trash Catalogue functions similarly to the other Catalogues found in Stardew Valley. After obtaining and placing it in your home, you can access it to view all the trash items scattered throughout the Valley, such as discarded tires, spilled drinks, empty chip packets, and broken TVs. If you find something you want, simply select it and it will be added to your inventory at no cost. You can then place it wherever you please.

To find additional tips and tricks, take a look at our guide on Altering Your Appearance in Stardew Valley.