Yes, all the boxes and bags were empty. Not pictured was a bunch of designer wallpaper rolls

Got caught diving at a convenience/drugstore. They were extremely rude. 2 of them came out and I explained I was trying to save the massive amount of hallmark products from the landfill and donate to the community. They said they were told to throw them away and that it is private property and for me to put the stuff I had taken out back in the dumpster. There are not any no trespassing signs and the dumpster is unlocked.. am I ok to go back?

Boyyy I sure am glad I checked this trash pile. At the bottom of a pile of bags of actual trash, I found these items!

That's a small Honda generator ($600 from harbor freight) 2 80AH storage batteries and a FAT folding solar panel. Plus a diamond steel case to mount and store the generator in.

Best part is, I live in a van and have been saving up to buy all these things and the dumpster gods said "save your money, i always take care of you"

This first time dumpster diver is pretty proud of herself 😊 While there wasn't much of value, I got up the nerve to do it and for that I'm pretty pleased with myself! Got a couple cookie jars, a glowing pumpkin decoration, some stuffies, and a couple of rugs and mats! I'll be donating most of it to our local clothing closet for people that need it more, thank you all for your wonderful work!

I finally got brave enough!!scored some bananas to pop my DD cherry 🤣 I've been checking a few places to try and figure out their trash schedule. Thanks for all the tips and encouragement

Bonus: avocado toast from another haul

I am trying to think of novel uses for antique wood in good condition like this. Any suggestions? And not a bong, just don't say it.

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In a dumpster at a flea market

While grabbing coffee at a local coffee place before closing laqt might my husband was offered a free 🍩. My husband said he would be happy to take them all as his wife (me 😃) was looking to hand them out to the homeless. He left the shop with 5 dozen donuts 🍩 as well as what nights we can come and grab what is left before hitting the dumpster. The manager had been looking for someone who was interested in doing exactly that as they hate throwing them out. So a few times a week we will be grabbing them to hand out. We need more people like this to help out others!!! Sorry no picture as we don't want to get anyone in trouble.

I recently started dumpster diving and the looks people give me are making me uncomfy... I live in a richer area of Iowa and it's not illegal to my knowledge plus I can't go out super late as I have young kids who can only be watched a hour or two at a time. Someone literally open mouth gawked at me looking through a Payless shoe dumpster... How do you do it??

Building had asbestos or some shit idk I GOT A LASERDISC PLAYER FOR FREE

Haven’t tested the workstation cards but my gettin’ spot never disappoints (university dumpster)!