Going dumpster diving is a great way to save money on seasonal goods, but it can also highlight the problem of stores ...

One person’s trash is another’s treasure, and the ‘Dumpster Diving’ online community believes it quite literally, fully ...

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 ...

Most people wouldn't consider eating out of a bin, but for Ivy Thompson, it is the "norm." The Florida nanny has spent the past decade trawling through trash to fill her fridge. From grass-fed beef to ...

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

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, ...

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, ...

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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 ...

Talk about a filthy habit. A cost-conscious woman who ditched a good job to pursue her passion for dumpster diving claims to have saved $50,000 on clothing and other essentials in just two years.