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 ...

In recent years, dumpster diving has become a trendy activity for those looking to save money and help the environment. Posts using the #dumpsterdiving on TikTok have garnered billions of views on the ...

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, ...

A man looks for scrap material in a dumpster at a construction site in Delano in this April 23, 2025, photo. Social media has become a form of research for many looking for tips and tricks for various ...