With a big storefront, a great purchasing program for clothing exchange and a vintage chic aesthetic, Dumpster Values could rival the likes of Seattle's Red Door. But, alas, with its upstairs DIY craft/print space, plus two adjoining record stores and a bicycle shop, Dumpster Values trumps all others. Clothing is often donated to the needy and they also have a one dollar bin, with proceeds going to books for prisoners.

So move over blue-vested employees of that other value store; the homemade clothing-, dated sweater- and obscure band T-shirt-wearing employees at Dumpster Values take the applause for creating a magnificent space where you can be eco-friendly, fashionable and a cheap bastard, all in one central location.

When asked why she thinks Olympia voted for Dumpster Values, employee Sarah Adams matter-of-factly states, "We defy capitalism by creating a community space and by supporting several non-profits, and that really resonates with the community."