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Charity Bins
March 23, 2026 at 05:30 AM
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Charity Bins are bright yellow containers scattered around Starsand Island near each profession mentor's shop. Each bin dispenses free items related to the profession it is associated with. There are four Charity Bins in total, one for each of the four mentor-adjacent areas. The items are free to take with no reputation or friendship penalty. Charity Bins replenish periodically, so checking them whenever you pass by is a good habit to build into your daily routine.
Charity Bins are one of several hidden resource systems new players tend to overlook. Along with trash bins (rummage for random junk items) and vending machines (shake for free drinks), they form a trio of free daily pick-ups that cost nothing and add up over time. Unlike Treasure Chests, which are one-time finds, Charity Bins refill on a repeating cycle.
Charity Bins are bright yellow boxes placed on the ground near profession mentor shops. They are easy to spot because of their distinct color, but new players sometimes confuse them with the Shipping Box on your property. The key differences:
Charity Bins are yellow and located near mentor shops around town. You take items out of them.
Shipping Boxes are placed on your property. You put items into them to sell overnight.
Look for the yellow box near the entrance or outside wall of each mentor's building. The interaction prompt reads "Search" when you approach close enough.
Each of the four Charity Bins sits near a profession mentor's shop. The table below lists every bin, its location, the associated profession and mentor, and the types of items it gives.
Charity Bin | Location | Profession | Mentor | Item Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AquaBlue Outpost Bin | Near the scooter rental site by the AquaBlue Outpost tackle shop at Half-Moon Bay | Fish (various species), fishing bait, fishing line, fishing-related materials | ||
Exploration Club Bin | In front of the Exploration Club in Green Meadow | Ammunition, pellets, slingshot supplies, exploration-related materials | ||
Green Pasture Bin | At the stone fence entrance to Green Pasture Ranch in Green Meadow | Feathers, animal byproducts, hay, ranching materials | ||
Happiness Seed Shop Bin | At the farm behind the Happiness Seed Shop in Starsand Town | Seeds (various types), harvested crops, fertilizer, farming supplies |
Walk up to the yellow bin until the interaction prompt appears.
Press F on keyboard or A on Xbox controller to search the bin.
The bin pops out one item related to that profession. For example, the ranching bin at Green Pasture might give Feathers (an animal byproduct), while the fishing bin at AquaBlue Outpost might give fish or bait.
The item lands on the ground next to the bin. Pick it up to add it to your inventory.
Items are chosen randomly from that profession's item pool. You cannot choose what you receive. The pool appears to include both basic and occasionally rarer items relevant to that profession. Players have reported receiving uncommon crafting materials alongside the usual staples like seeds or fish.
Charity Bins refill on a recurring timer. The exact cooldown has not been officially documented, but player observations suggest they reset roughly once per in-game day (after sleeping or at the daily reset point). Some community reports indicate the timer may be closer to 12 in-game hours. Either way, making a habit of checking them twice a day (morning and evening) ensures you never miss a restock.
Taking items from Charity Bins does not affect your friendship level with any NPC. There is no cost, no reputation loss, and no limit on how many days in a row you can collect. They are purely a free resource system.
While the exact drop tables have not been data-mined, the following items have been confirmed by players as possible drops from each Charity Bin.
Charity Bin | Confirmed Item Drops |
|---|---|
AquaBlue Outpost (Fishing) | Common fish species, fishing bait, fishing line, tackle materials |
Stone Pellets, Iron Pellets, ammunition, Slingshot supplies | |
Green Pasture (Ranching) | Feathers, Wool, animal byproducts, animal feed |
Assorted seeds (Turnip, Potato, Carrot, etc.), harvested crops, basic fertilizer |
Starsand Island has two other types of interactable containers that give free items on a similar cooldown:
Container | Location | How to Use | Possible Rewards |
|---|---|---|---|
Trash Bins | Near buildings in town areas | Approach and select "Rummage" | Random junk items, occasional useful materials |
Inside the Community Center and other public buildings | Approach and select "Shake" | Free drinks, snacks, minor consumables |
None of these containers trigger penalties. All three reset on a daily cycle, so including them in your routine multiplies the free resources you collect.
The fishing bin at AquaBlue Outpost is the most valuable early on. Fish sell for solid money at the Shipping Box, and fishing supplies save you crafting time.
The farming bin at Happiness Seed Shop can give you free seeds before you can afford to buy them. Even a few bonus Turnip Seeds help in your first week.
Pick up items from all four bins whenever you are in the area. Even items you do not need immediately can be stored or sold.
The exploration bin at the Exploration Club provides free ammunition. This saves Coins you would otherwise spend on crafting ammo for Moonlit Forest runs.
Animal byproducts from the ranching bin (Feathers, Wool) are needed for bag expansion materials and textile crafting. Collecting a few extra each day prevents shortages later.
By late game, Charity Bin drops become less impactful compared to your own production. However, they still provide a small free bonus and are worth grabbing whenever you pass by a mentor shop.
If you are working on achievements or collection goals, Charity Bins may occasionally drop items you still need.
Question | Answer |
|---|---|
Are Charity Bins available from the start? | Yes. No quest unlock or profession rank is required to use them. |
Can I take from the same bin more than once per day? | Bins reset roughly once per in-game day. After collecting, you must wait for the timer to refill before searching again. |
Do Charity Bins give rare items? | The drops are mostly common profession-related supplies, but players have occasionally received less common crafting materials. |
Does taking from bins affect NPC relationships? | No. There is no friendship or reputation penalty for using Charity Bins. |
