Dumpster Diving

With the sluggish economy making wallets slimmer across Louisiana, some residents are turning to an extreme money-saving tactic - scavenging through dumpsters behind grocery stores, restaurants and big box retailers.…

Freegans and frugal foragers, look lively. Dumpster diving—the practice of salvaging reusable or edible items from store and restaurant trash bins—is on shaky legal ground in Iowa. State statutes don't…

Dumpster diving—the practice of searching through trash cans or commercial dumpsters for useful items that others have discarded—is often seen by some individuals as a justifiable tactic for collecting necessities…

Dumpster diving has a growing community and culture in Manchester. Many people have discovered the rewards of searching through commercial and residential waste bins to find surprising treasures that have…

Freegans and dumpster divers seek overlooked opportunities to reduce waste and save money. But in cities across North America, laws restrict or prohibit rummaging through commercial Dumpsters. What does Manitoba…

Dumpster diving, also called urban foraging, has become an appealing option for some seeking free goods or glimpsing a minimalist and earth-friendly lifestyle. While the legal status of dumpster diving…

Dumpster diving conjures images of people rummaging through garbage looking for discarded treasures.  While some may view it negatively, dumpster diving actually aligns with larger movements supporting sustainability, reducing waste,…

The search for free treasures can be thrilling, but in Michigan, it pays to know the law regarding dumpster diving before jumpin in a dumpster. While many might assume trash…

Minnesotans may be surprised to learn that 'dumpster diving'—which means sifting through dumpsters for free items to salvage—is mostly legal in Minnesota. While dumpsters are often seen as belonging to…

Scavenging through dumpsters may seem distasteful to some, but for many it provides a creative opportunity to reuse discarded items and reduce waste. Let's explore the legal, ethical, safety and…