dumpster diving

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sweet as honey @sweetashoney (3597) • United States 6 Oct 19

It amazes my how do this was viewed as bad and disgusting by many, has now been turned into a way of making a living. I'm talking about what we call dumpster diving. I years and years ago, my husband's brother-in-law would...

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Dumpster Diving

patgalca @patgalca (18481) • Orangeville, Ontario 23 Jan 19

I recently came across a vlog on YouTube called StevenSteph Resale Killers. They make a living dumpster diving. They find brand new in box items in the dumpsters behind stores. I originally thought they sold the stuff on ebay but...

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Dumpster Diving = Free Stuff! What are your thoughts?

Michelle @infatuatedbby (94909) • United States 31 Dec 16

Last night, I was watching YouTube & somehow I landed across videos about dumpster diving and getting free stuff. For the particular channel I watched - they were primarily dumpster diving at make up stores. The products found...

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How long have you ever been without anything to eat?

anthony davis @lookatdesktop (27156) • Dallas, Texas 11 Mar 16

No I am not talking about water. That is all too easy to find. But sometimes food can be real hard at times under extreme conditions. Tell my your story about your experience with going without any food. I know some people who...

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Yuki @yukimori (10192) • United States 14 Nov 15

I found a shoji screen on the side of the road yesterday. I'm still working on decluttering our apartment, but brought it home because I've wanted one for years. The wooden frame is in good shape. It has fabric across the panels...

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Dumpster Diving--When was the last time you did it? What did you take?

Yestheypayme2dothis @Yestheypayme2dothis (7874) • United States 7 Aug 10

Dumpster Diving--When was the last time you did it? What did you take? Do you think it is healthy or risky? I have not done it in quite a long time, but I did love doing it. With recent issues of disease and people being so...

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dumpster diving

cher913 @cher913 (25781) • Canada 5 Mar 10

i am looking at ways to live as cheaply as possibly. hubby has been unemployed since last august and the job future really doesnt look too rosey! for the jobs he has applied to, over a thousand people have applied to the same job...

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Have you ever gone dumpster diving?

Link @BambooPanda13 (867) • United States 2 Aug 09

I have! I don't actually get in the dumpster, but I've lived in apartments the last 4 years and the last two have had good stuff. People put their stuff out by the garbage. I've found great stuff like working vacuums, working...

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Dumpster Diving????

delrealmonica @delrealmonica (189) • United States 10 Feb 09

ok so i've started to join this freeconomics way of life and really want to try dumpster diving. The truth is i'm kind of scared that i would get caught and make a complete fool of myself. Has anybody here gone? cus i would love...

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Wheres my Dumpster Divers At? Trash Pickers? Fred Sanfords?

doulaworks @doulaworks (1079) • United States 26 Dec 08

Do you stp along side of the road when you see stuff people are throwing out that might hav a use? Ever gone umpster divin behind store or businesses)My Father in law is 76 years old and has been doing what we lovingly call "The...

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Ever heard of "Dumpster Diving"?

genihanna @genihanna (358) • United States 28 Oct 08

I admit it! I'm a dumpster diver! That's when I go out on "garbage night" to see what people have put out at the curb. You would not believe some of the things I have found! I've gotten the most beautiful furniture - dressers,...

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Have you ever.........

3SnuggleBunnies @3SnuggleBunnies (16374) • United States 13 Oct 08

Dumpster dived? Or picked up items that were curbside? What's your opinion on people that do? And what's your opinion on people that instead of donating toss useful things out?

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Some people don't make sense to me

sunnflr @sunnflr (2767) • United States 30 Aug 08

The guy who owns the park that our mobile home is in only has the dumpster emptied once a week. No matter how full it gets, he won't have it emptied twice. Him and another guy get out there and climb INSIDE the dumpster and mash...

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Does anybody dumpster dive?

babygurl850406 @babygurl850406 (1322) • United States 3 Apr 07

im curious does anybody dumpster dive? if so, do you have some sort of system or places you go to find a lot of good stuff? My best finds would have to be a big screen tv, a professional mixer, end tables, and speakers all of...

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Dumpster Diving

Modestah @Modestah (11177) • United States 1 Apr 07

Do you Dumpster Dive? What kinds of treasures have you found while digging in the dumpster? We have only dumpster dived at shops closing business. No garbage, just trash - which is relatively clean. When a walmart closed...

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have you ever..?

tibbler @tibbler (229) • United States 27 Jan 07

have you ever gone dumpster diving..?

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Dumpster Diving and Garbage Gleaning

thinkingoutloud @thinkingoutloud (6127) • Canada 13 Jan 07

Last year, we renovated our basement. In doing so, we ended up putting out a lot more trash each week than we normally would. Well, one night, I noticed several lights out front, through the living room curtains, and was stunned...

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Dumpster Diving

zeeterman @zeeterman (1066) • United States 30 Oct 06

How many here have dumpster dived? How often? What kind of things do you look for? What have you found? Do you resell for profit? Give me your views.

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