Rummage

Rummaging through trash usually isn't worth the drop in hygiene. However, it is possible to find a rock worth §3000. It may be a solution if your sim's economy crashes after moving in (after furnituring and building the structure of the house if you bought a vacant lot) as the few first pays may not be sufficient. it is also a requirement in the Law Enforcement and the Journalism careers.

List of items found in the trash

 * Teddy Bear
 * Rubber Duck (also can be found through fishing)
 * Trash (most common find)
 * Unknown Seed (Common - Special)
 * Newspaper
 * Bubble Bath (also can be found through fishing)
 * Rock
 * Metal
 * Gem
 * "Flopped" Books
 * VR Goggles

Note: Journalists can also find information on sims, that live in the house, by rummaging through their trash. This can be used to write a story about that sim.

Sims in the Law-enforcement Career have the same ability, except they write up reports. A cleaner alternative is to question the sim, however, it may take longer to build a friendship with the sim without a high enough charisma skill, as sims that are questioned and aren't the questioner's friends may be offended.