One person’s trash is another person’s holiday treasure. A poverty-stricken mom says she’s resorted to “dumpster diving” to procure Christmas presents for her young son — and has already found $240 ...

TikTok has a massive dumpster diving community that share their hauls of discarded items. Creators have found everything from AirPods and LEGO sets to medical supplies and clothing. Some of the top ...

Dumpster divers find all kinds of things in the trash. From a full pallet of cold brew coffee to hundreds of metal tins for Yu-Gi-Oh cards, there’s no shortage of cool stuff buried in the heaps of ...

Dumpster diving for groceries might sound unconventional, but as grocery prices change the way we shop, it can be a resourceful way to reduce food waste and save money. The legality of dumpster diving ...

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, ...

As the saying goes, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. That’s especially true when it comes to dumpster diving, an activity that involves searching through commercial dumpsters and garbage ...

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

As part of their required public service project to earn the coveted Eagle Scout rank, members of Lancaster Boy Scout Troop 4 have built a free library, benches on a college campus and shelves for a ...

Can you lawfully scavenge through public trash cans in Illinois or Belleville? Here’s what to know. Peter Dazeley Getty Images Damaged food, overstocked merchandise and store returns are just a few of ...