Binjamin The Dumpster is a children’s picture book written by David Smith with illustrations by Mauro De La Tierra. The story follows Binjamin, a dumpster that lives a simple life in the shadow of a pet shop on top of a hill. His job is simple but tiring; he gives himself pep talks to lift his spirits and is always cheered up by an old man who visits daily to empty Binjamin by lifting him for a brief moment. These moments spark his imagination and make him dream of exploring the world beyond his spot. One day, he takes the opportunity to run for it when the old man comes to empty him. His journey does not go as planned, but it teaches him a vital lesson about his purpose and having hope.