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If you're considering scavenging for unused, discarded goods, make sure you know what aspects of dumpster diving are legal or ...

In an engaging TikTok clip, Stella, known as @salty.stella to her followers and celebrated for her #dumpsterdiving adventures, delves into the dos and don’ts of dumpster diving, specifically targeting ...

As Americans worry about inflation and ‘no planet B’, some look to the trash for answers When Annemarie Cox drives around San Diego, she scans the urban landscape for one thing that the rest of the ...

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 ...

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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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.