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Tips

Want to try your hand at dumpster diving? Here’s a few tips:

Use protection: gloves, boots, and a stick if you're particularly paranoid.
While many don’t wear protective materials, keep in mind that you are
taking food from a dumpster. After a good wash, your food will be fine,
but by definition, dumpsters are not the cleanest things in the world. If

‘you're afraid of getting messy, come prepared.

Bring a flashlight: Regardless of whether you're diving at night or during
the day, be ready with some lumens. The last thing you want to do is to

drag out your latest treasure only to discover it’s riddled with mould.

Don't divulge others’ favourite haunts: Just because you found a good
spot doesn’t mean you should trumpet its existence to the world. Be
careful who you share information with, because they can quickly
become fiercely competitive.

Be respectful: Sure, it’s a dumpster, but that doesn’t entitle you to make
a mess. Don‘ scatter material everywhere (outside the dumpster)

without cleaning it up just to get to the bottom.

Don't take more than you need: Just because you can carry two
watermelons home doesn’t mean you should. Most stuff is likely going
to go bad soon anyway, so only take whatyou'll be able to actually use.
Leave something for other divers, otherwise you're just contributing to
waste as well.

If you're afraid of conflict, don’t tempt it; wait until someone leaves or find another
dumpster. As Guy says, “It’s not worth it to fight over garbage.”