I saw everyone’s posts about going to JT Less yesterday- just so happens I needed to make a return there today and thought I’d take a quick peek. I got all of this stuff around noon today (Saturday) and did not bring any equipment with me as it was an impulse decision I made while in the check-out line. I’ve only DD’d a couple of other times with little luck in other stores and am hoping to learn more and go more often when I have the time and more proper equipment. This is my haul from today (only spent about 5 minutes there).

After sanitizing everything, and sorting out things that are broken, I am left with: A working mug and mug warmer (said NOT working on the box- guess what babe it works great ☺️) An essential oil diffuser A tension shower curtain rod A nice white nightstand/side table (a few minor blemishes and the bottom comes off of the pegs, but will be good as new with some wood glue) Lazy Susan and ramekin set A nice wooden cutting board One really cute glass mug (set of 2- one was broken) 3 new glass storage canisters (set of 4- one was broken) 1 really cute bowl (set of 3, 2 broken) Christmas tree shaped glass honey jar (says it has the stir rod but it is missing) 2 garden art angels, minor blemishes/cracks Brand new 10-ft long USB-C cord Shiatsu Deep Tissue Vibration Foot Massager (box has a little ding) Christmas Themed Sugar and creamer set (the top of the sugar canister is missing) Small trampoline in the box 2 dog treat makers (not pictured) Small lamp (haven’t seen if it works yet)

I am astounded and what these big stores will just throw away. I know none of these things are essentials for people but it just shows that consumerism runs rampant in this country with no regard for the environmental toll it takes. I bet there were tons of other cool things I left behind there, however it was getting pretty dangerous because the more I dug the more glass and ceramic items I found that were broken. I cut myself a small bit on my thumb, washed it off really well and put neosporin/bandaid on it when I got home. My coat and my car all have a faint but unmistakable smell of buttered croissants from my adventure now 🤷‍♀️

Be prepared Bring your safety equipment (like I foolishly didn’t) to minimize injury and sickness Down with big companies

This made the news Dec 21, but somehow I missed it.

https://news3lv.com/news/nation-world/recall-recalls-dog-treats-recalled-possible-salmonella-deadly-health-risk-cincinnati-recalling-carolina-prime-pet-hollywood-feed-carolina-made-chicken-chips-dogs

I've been to two so far. All curling iron cords were cut, makeup products were dumped, lids removed, shampoo bottles cut in half and dumped over everything.

Makes me sick. They could just damage everything a little to avoid ppl returning dumped items instead of making it unusable and totally wasting it 👎

Found these two electric scooters behind a dumpster today! Neither are charged so I’m going to see if I can find a charger for them. They retail $300 each brand new. Right now, they work like regular scooters and are very durable (please don’t hit my ankle). Now my husband and I can keep up with our kids 😂 What’s your latest favorite find!?

I’m an absolute lurker and never DD as an adult. Sister got her entire dining room table set out of a dumpster decades ago. What do you all do when there are cameras? My gym is in a strip mall but there’s a few food stores and nails and spas there. All have cameras above the doors in the back. I don’t think I have the guts to actually follow through to get out of my truck and do more than look. How do you feel about this when you come across cameras?

got this during a college moveout last spring! my partner thinks it is stained/junky looking but i think it's fine? It's a uniqlo down puffer!

if yes, junky: can i possibly dye this? Ideas welcomed!

What's your preferred platform to sell your finds?

I haven't had much luck with marketplace or FB groups.

I know there's Poshmark, Ebay, Craigslist & Mercari. Can anyone share their experience or recommend others?

I've heard Ebay is too risky because people can say they never got the package or whatever and keep your item for free.?

I already use DD to save on food, toiletries, etc. I work full time, have a second job, and am struggling to pay my medical bills that keep piling up 😞

I want to make a spreadsheet for stores with dumpsters/compactors, days trash gets picked up, days/times I go and what I find, etc

I already have all the info in a long note in my phone, but I want to lay it out in a way that's organized and easy to read from a glance

💖If you've done this, please post a pic. Feel free to block out your actual data or just send a template. I just need ideas for the layout.💖

If you can find a Redbox machine that hasn't been hauled away yet, then you can "rent" the DVDs and blu-rays three at a time. You need to put in a zip code, you can skip the part that asks for an email and then you need to use any credit card or debit card, you won't be charged at all. Even if the card is canceled, it'll still work.

The first picture is all the adult movies I've pulled out of two red boxes in the past few days. The second picture is all the kids movies, I only took one of each of what I thought my fam would watch. All of these Redbox machines were headed for a landfill so it feels good to get some free physical media and also put them to use.

Does anyone dive at craft/hobby stores? If so, what advice do you have?

Thanks in advance!

My brother-

My wife is dumbfoundead how they could throw all this out. The store i went to must have been changing over stock and threw out everything that didnt sell. Nothing is expired at all…..

It happened to me twice....once I found about $8 in bills rolled up in among a bunch of miscellaneous household trash. Another time, I followed the advice of another diver I met at the recycling center....she told me to go to one of those car wash and vac places late at night, the bigger the better, and go around to all the vacuums and open up the canisters and dump all the dirt into some buckets and take it home. They are full of change!! The first time I did it for fun and got another $8 or so in random change.

I always try my best to contact the addressee. Hiking i found 4 bankers boxes of paperwork with recent dates. I found a phone number and called. The guy said his girlfriend got mad and took all his files. I told him to send me $500 and I'd tell him where they were.

Just kidding! I texted him the location, he was so thankful. He asked me to stay and he'd give me some money but I got nervous and bailed. Didn't think about blocking my number but he never called.

Hi everyone, I just joined the site and it’s amazing wondering where your best spots are in Massachusetts specifically Cape Cod and how do you go about this? I want to do it but I’ve never done it before.

Where do yall find the actual dumpsters?

Last night I found some bags with home office stuff, folders, labels, the usual. In one of the bags I opened there were photo albums, VA paperwork, and a couple awards (bronze star).

The owner passed in 2022 but was a CW3 in Vietnam, had a full photo album, magazines from that time, and so many pics of Vietnam.

I looked online for next of kin through their obituary but they had passed also.

I'll be taking it all to the local VFW or American Legion hall if anything for them to have a bit of nostalgia or maybe even closure if they by chance knew the deceased.

Just an idea if those that want to go that extra step.

As I currently only dive when a good opportunity presents it self. But in my days past I have done most and seen plenty. The funniest story from behind a big box store is...

Behind a smart pet store I found a load of stuff, beds, bones, toys, etc. I have to make a couple of trips back and forth to a near by car. I get most everything out except for open dog food and what I think is some stuffed dog toys. I reach for the toy and it hisses at me. It's a damn living racoon. I let the lid slam and ran to the car. I always double checked any place with food after that.

What's yours?

Hey, I’m from Dublin, (the capital of Ireland) and I really want to get started with dumpster diving but I don’t know any good spots, like in America, they have huge conglomerates that throw out hundreds of dollars worth of good stuff but here it’s only skips with rubbish building material, any advice from any veteran divers or fellow dubs?

You all should watch this it’s a good watch and covers the waste these companies do. https://www.netflix.com/us/title/81554996?s=i&trkid=258593161&vlang=en

I see so many posts of people wanting to have a diving buddy! I’d like to have one too! How can we set this up and be confidential? Everyone post what “region” they live in and then dm the people who are in your region to see if they’re close by? Any better ideas? There’s 130k of us so we have to have some matches! I just don’t want to post the states on here and catch too much attention.