I'm going dumpster diving for the first time. Got any tips?

[csyberblue]

Me and a friend have talked about dumpster diving, and we're going to do it for the first time tonight.

We're going to be going to blockbuster video, and some local computer shops for stuff. Got any other places to try out? We're open for ideas.

Some basic stuff we know about:

Wear gloves and old clothes (long sleeve shirt and pants)
Bring a flashlight
Don't get any food (doesn't matter since we won't be going to any places that sell food)
Be careful, since their could be sharp objects, glass and such.

Any other tips? Thanks for any help!

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

Since Dumpster Diving is illegal, my only suggestion to you is to get an effing life.

nik

 

[Red Dawn]

Find out if it's legal. You might be tresspassing

 

[Rallispec]

thigns are in the trash for a reason.

 

[hollowman]

you need to find a job.

 

[melly]

Originally posted by: ffmcobaltSince Dumpster Diving is illegal, my only suggestion to you is to get an effing life.

nik

that wasn't very nice. he asked for advice.

yeah, I agree with Red. Why not just go to the city dump, though?

 

[tw1164]

If the cops come, tell them you were looking for your retainer

 

[Tominator]

Some place in California [Where else?] actually published a guide for dumpster diving a few years back.,,,Used taxpayer's money of course. Try calling a homeless shelter and ask them for one.

 

[geno]

LOL - go for it, let us know if you come up with anything good

P.S. watch out for used syringes

Seriously, for your safety, be careful of sharp stuff, watch it if you're gonna be tearing through bags and stuff, you never know when someone could've tossed a broken jar or a glass into a trashbag, and tossed it in there.

 

[gopunk]

why is dumpster diving illegal? i don't understand.... that stuff is just going to landfill anyways. if people have sensitive documents, they should destroy them.

 

[DougK62]

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
Since Dumpster Diving is illegal, my only suggestion to you is to get an effing life.

nik

I'm sure you've never broken or bent a law

It's not illegal everywhere - check your local laws.

 

[chiwawa626]

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
Since Dumpster Diving is illegal, my only suggestion to you is to get an effing life.

nik

That was mean and uncalled for.


But yeah dumpster diving always sounded so cool...i was talkin to a friend who works at a local comp store he says that their techs are such idiots and they throw out so much stuff!....i duno mabey ill go one day, but i need a partner in "crime"

 

[eakers]

just be careful.
dont get trapped in one.

let us know what you get hehe.

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: gopunk
why is dumpster diving illegal? i don't understand.... that stuff is just going to landfill anyways. if people have sensitive documents, they should destroy them.

i dont thinkt he fact that your dumpster diving is illegal-- its the tresspassing that is the mian problem.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: eakers
just be careful.
dont get trapped in one.

let us know what you get hehe.

yea there was one episode of CSI where a girl got crushed to death because she was poking around in a dumpster and sideswiped the dumpster.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: gopunk
why is dumpster diving illegal? i don't understand.... that stuff is just going to landfill anyways. if people have sensitive documents, they should destroy them.

i dont thinkt he fact that your dumpster diving is illegal-- its the trust passing that is the mian problem.

trust passing?

 

[iamme]

there was a funny thread at f@wallet that had some stories of dumpster diving. depending on what store it was, people were finding interesting things.

i'm not sure if i'd ever do it, though

 

[hollowman]

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: gopunk
why is dumpster diving illegal? i don't understand.... that stuff is just going to landfill anyways. if people have sensitive documents, they should destroy them.

i dont thinkt he fact that your dumpster diving is illegal-- its the trust passing that is the mian problem.

trust passing?

i trust people passing by my dumpster.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

To everyone who said what I said was mean: you've never said anything mean in your life? Likely no. Get over it. What I said wasn't mean. For god sakes... he's going DUMPSTER DIVING. What kind of low-life rummages through someone's trash to have something that they want? Someone who's (1) cheap and (2) has little or no dignity. My god, man... save up and buy it for yourself.

nik

 

[hollowman]

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
To everyone who said what I said was mean: you've never said anything mean in your life? Likely no. Get over it. What I said wasn't mean. For god sakes... he's going DUMPSTER DIVING. What kind of low-life rummages through someone's trash to have something that they want? Someone who's (1) cheap and (2) has little or no dignity. My god, man... save up and buy it for yourself.

nik

let the kid have his fun will ya? geez, i think YOU need to get a life.

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: hollowman

Originally posted by: gopunk

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: gopunk
why is dumpster diving illegal? i don't understand.... that stuff is just going to landfill anyways. if people have sensitive documents, they should destroy them.

i dont thinkt he fact that your dumpster diving is illegal-- its the trust passing that is the mian problem.

trust passing?

i trust people passing by my dumpster.

you all should know by now that my spelling suck.

tresspassing. you know what i meant.

 

[gopunk]

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
To everyone who said what I said was mean: you've never said anything mean in your life? Likely no. Get over it. What I said wasn't mean. For god sakes... he's going DUMPSTER DIVING. What kind of low-life rummages through someone's trash to have something that they want? Someone who's (1) cheap and (2) has little or no dignity. My god, man... save up and buy it for yourself.

nik

i can't tell if you're joking or not, but i've noticed that you seem to have moral diarrhea more and more often lately.

 

[NikPreviousAcct]

I am not joking in this case.

nik

 

[geno]

i can't tell if you're joking or not, but i've noticed that you seem to have moral diarrhea more and more often lately.

PAFAHAHAHA!! Oh man, you've got a way with words gopunk

 

[pulse8]

Originally posted by: ffmcobalt
To everyone who said what I said was mean: you've never said anything mean in your life? Likely no. Get over it. What I said wasn't mean. For god sakes... he's going DUMPSTER DIVING. What kind of low-life rummages through someone's trash to have something that they want? Someone who's (1) cheap and (2) has little or no dignity. My god, man... save up and buy it for yourself.

nik

Whether or not it's illegal, I have to agree with one part of FFM's post. (And it pains me to admit it.)

Who the hell wants to go dumpster diving? Would you go over to your friends house and start going through their trash to see if they threw out something you want?