Binning Skill (Garbage Can Searching)
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #117 of 382 Gameplay Mechanics mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Search through trash cans to improve new Binning skill
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[]Get better drop chances with each new level
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]Get unique ultra-rare bonus drops[]Choose professions to improve recycling, dig through trash more sneakily, or increase value from reclaimed items
Includes 6 new professions
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[]Level 5 - Recycler: Cheaper cost to craft recycling machines
[]Level 10 - Environmentalist: Gain friendship from recycling trash
[]Level 10 - Salvager: Get better output from recycling machines
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[]Level 5 - Sneak: Never get caught digging through trash cans
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]Level 10 - Upseller: Villagers never hate gifts, even trash[]Level 10 - Reclaimer: Extra value when trashing items
Adds ultra-rare trash drops
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[]Previously unobtainable bachelor/bachelorette weapons (e.g. Maru's Wrench)
[]One-per-file vanilla items (e.g. Sewing Machine) are now re-obtainable
[]Choice locked items (e.g. Soda Machine) are obtainable
How To Install
Install required mods.
Download, unzip, and place the BinningSkill folder into the Stardew Valley Mod folder.
If installing on an existing file, new profession should be immediately available.
Should be compatible with most other mods. Please share incompatible mods on Nexus.
Not compatible with Android.
Compatible With
- []Modular Gameplay Overhaul (as of 1. 2. 0, adds level 15 and 20 professions)
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[]Ridgeside Village
[]Automate (note: RSV and Automate don't seem to work together, but that's not due to this mod)
[]Deluxe Autograbber Redux (as of 1. 1. 0)
[]Garbage Day (as of 1. 1. 0)
[]Better Garbage Cans (as of 1. 1. 0)
Incompatible With
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[]UI Info Suite 2 (doesn't have added level up/experience gain effects, but no negative impact)
Translations
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[]Korean - provided by @yura496
[]Portuguese - provided by @YazukaIG
- Russian - provided by @Night Raid
See other translation requests (or provide a translation) here
Check out my other mods
Special Thanks!
ConcernedApe
for making Stardew Valley
Spacechase0
for SpaceCore, GenericModConfigMenu
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[]UI Info Suite 2 (doesn't have added level up/experience gain effects, but no negative impact)
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[]Previously unobtainable bachelor/bachelorette weapons (e.g. Maru's Wrench)
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[]Level 5 - Recycler: Cheaper cost to craft recycling machines
Adds a new skill and professions focused on searching through trash bins for loot. With 2,437 endorsements and 131,477 downloads, this gameplay mod has a solid following. Last updated in November 2024, it's a niche addition for players who want a scavenging-focused playstyle.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 2,437 endorsements.
- High download count (131,477) shows real demand.
- Fills a niche for scavenger-style gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in November 2024 – check compatibility with your game version.
For players who enjoy role-playing as scavengers or want a new progression path centered on looting trash. If you're looking for a simple, well-documented mod, this might be too vague. Skip if you prefer combat or crafting-focused gameplay.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's page for any required dependencies or load order notes.
- Test in a new save to avoid conflicts with existing skills.
- Look for community guides on how to unlock the new professions.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Stardew Valley Mods
- Author
- drbirbdev
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Downloads
- 131,477
- Endorsements
- 2,437
- Category
- Gameplay Mechanics
- Created
- 10/14/2022
- Updated
- 11/11/2024
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
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