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You probably average a handful of really good finds at every dumpster you visit, maybe more. More dumpsters means more finds but it doesn’t have to mean more time. Plan Your Route If you want to maximize your dumpster diving time, plan your trip in advance. It may seem easier to just go for a drive […]
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“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” – Alan Alda Keeping an open mind about dumpster diving requires two rules. Think beyond what you are looking for and be open to what you might find. Think creatively about how an […]
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You can find dumpsters just about anywhere and you never know what you might find. While you can certainly dig through dumpsters and trash bins anywhere, there are a few spots where quality finds are often more consistent. Here are eight hot spots you should consider the next time you head out to go dumpster […]
Read MoreMark your calendars now and join us next week from June 13th through June 18th as we celebrate Waste and Recycling Workers Week! 6 Easy Things You Can Do to Celebrate If you haven’t made plans to celebrate yet, be sure to check out our Celebration Resources. It doesn’t have to be a grand gesture, even a small thank […]
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It’s easy to get caught up when you discover a great item, but what happens when you take it home? If it’s a duplicate item, takes up too much space, has little or no resale value and never gets used, it may not be treasure after all. Yes, it can be gratifying to liberate found […]
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Are you interested in going to college for dumpster diving? You should be! No, not for a degree. We’re talking about going to college to take advantage of the annual campus exodus: move out day. Move Out Day At the end of the spring semester, college administrators issue a required move out date for campus […]
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