On social media, the scene plays out again and again: people plunging into dumpsters and finding discarded treasures like luxury purses, video games and brand-new makeup kits. In recent years, the ...

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If you're thinking of going dumpster diving, make sure you know if scavenging at certain places is legal or not. Here's what ...

Some are fond of coin collecting or studying genealogy, while others enjoy rifling through trash bins seeking a prized find, a practice known colloquially as “dumpster diving.” As the saying goes, ...

Dumpster diving for groceries might sound unconventional, but as grocery prices change the way we shop, it can be a ...

Sure, it’s always nice to get a great deal on beauty products, and what’s a better deal than 100% off? “Dumpster Diving” — the art of sourcing still-usable items from the trash — is nothing new, but ...

Quick question — what comes to mind when you hear the term “dumpster diving?” A sketchy stranger in the night, feeling down on their luck, scrounging around in desperation for someone’s grimy box of ...

In this era of ever-rising prices and not enough disposable income to go around, finding a good deal is everything. While for many this means couponing and waiting on seasonal sales, for example, ...