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Article created by: Gabija Saveiskyte
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In fact, if you look closely, that massive trash can outside of your apartment building or behind the mall might be holding many items that anyone would consider gems.

We’ve taken a trip to the Dumpster Diving subreddit to see some of the most amazing finds people have discovered while digging through the trash. From groceries for the entire week to brand new sneakers to beautiful furniture, you genuinely never know what you’re going to find when rummaging through garbage. So enjoy viewing the pics on this list, and be sure to upvote the ones that have inspired you to take a peek into your building’s dumpster!

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#1

Found This Guy With A Bunch Of Letters And Photos From The Early 1900s. The Baby In The Pictures Was Born In 1919, So Probably From Around Then

Hand holding a worn stuffed animal found dumpster diving, showcasing a unique vintage fabric toy inside a vehicle.

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    Happy Belated Easter, And Reminder From Jesus That Capitalism Is A Broken System Which Puts Profits Over People!

    Various Easter candies and treats gathered from dumpster diving, including chocolates, cookies, and colorful wrapped goodies.

    All from the trash bin of a single local bakery, on a single night... All unexpired. Sad and angry they'd just trash it, instead of donating, brightening some child's day.

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    #3

    God I Love Working In Waste Disposal

    Vintage electric bass guitar found during dumpster diving placed inside a red-lined black hard case on pavement outdoors.

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    #4

    Found A Brand New Singer Sc220. The Box Said Damaged, But It Works Perfect. Psyched

    White Singer sewing machine with digital display and foot pedal sitting on a patterned rug, found during dumpster diving.

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    #5

    Found These Letters From 1938 In The Construction Dumpster At A Senior Care Place I Was Working At Doing Remodel Work

    Vintage letters and a black and white photo found dumpster diving revealing personal history and stories.

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    #6

    60's Armchair Restoration

    Before and after pictures of dumpster diving chair restoration with renewed upholstery and wooden frame refinishing.

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    #7

    Dd Gods Were Smiling Down On Me Tonight

    Violin and flute found while dumpster diving, displayed in open cases on a wooden table indoors.

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    #8

    Found A Sealed Box At The Dump. Found Inside Brand New Unopened Auto Tracking Telescope

    Cardboard box partially open on wooden table and contents inside showing instruction manual, highlighting dumpster diving finds.

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    #9

    Found At The Dump 19th Century Mahogany Plant Stand

    Vintage wooden corner table with drawers, a unique find from successful dumpster diving experiences at home.

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    #10

    A School Had Thrown These Fossils In The Dumpster. The Claw And Tooth At The Top Are Casts, But Everything Else Is Legit!

    Various fossil specimens and artifacts collected from dumpster diving, carefully stored in plastic bags and displayed on a car seat.

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    #11

    Found These Two In The Rubbish Today

    Two Harry Potter books signed by J.K. Rowling found during a dumpster diving adventure, held by a person.

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    #12

    Dug This Late 50s Bike In A Dumpster At An Apartment On The Way To Work

    Vintage red bicycle found during dumpster diving in a warehouse filled with boxes and storage items.

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    #13

    West Elm Plates! A Set Of 8. A Distinguished Gentleman, Animal Collection

    Person holding a decorative West Elm plate with ram and owl designs found while dumpster diving on a kitchen counter.

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    #14

    Found A Box Being Tossed With Some Old Japanese Money And Two Books From The Late 1800's Inside!

    Vintage books and old currency found while dumpster diving, showcasing unique collectible items on a wooden surface.

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    #15

    Just Saved These From The Dump

    Young flowering plants in small pots found during a successful dumpster diving adventure with soil and water mess in a cardboard box.

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    #16

    Got This Awesome Chair From A Curb Today

    Wicker chair with floral design and yellow cushion found while dumpster diving, placed outdoors on grass in sunlight.

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    #17

    Found This Bad Boy Near The Trashcans Of My Apartment's Parking Lot. It'd Been Out There A Week And A Half. Even Rained On A Little Bit. Didn't Expect To Power On At All

    Flat-screen TV showing Roku home screen with popular streaming apps, found during a successful dumpster diving hunt.

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    #18

    I Saw A Free Couch On The Side Of The Road So I Dug In The Cushions For Change And Found A $100 Chip For A Local Casino

    $100 casino chip labeled RA Racetrack on dark fabric, an unexpected find from dumpster diving adventures

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    #19

    Free Floor Upgrade

    Stacks of flooring panels on a kitchen counter and newly installed wood-like flooring in a bathroom after successful dumpster diving.

    Found 90+ planks of SPC flooring in the common park construction dumpster , perfectly timed! I was just debating upgrading the floor in my bathroom, but didn’t want to spend the $$$ prior to moving. 60 full planks remain after this project, so i’ll be doing my kitchen next!
    This dumpster has been a goldmine!

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    #20

    Cool Looking Lamp I Found On A Curb

    Modern three-light arc lamp with crystal shades found during dumpster diving in a cozy living room with fireplace.

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    #21

    Shoe Store Recycling Dumpster Boxes Are Great For Shipping, And Today I Got Lucky And Found A Brand New Pair Of Converse!

    Gray Converse sneakers in an open box surrounded by other shoe boxes, illustrating successful dumpster diving finds.

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    #22

    Pulled This Sweet Solid Wood Desk Off The Curb

    Wooden vintage desk and chair found dumpster diving, set up with a laptop in a colorful room with stacked suitcases nearby.

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    #23

    Well Looks Like I'll Be Making Garden This Summer!

    Four cardboard boxes filled with assorted seed packets, a successful find from dumpster diving for gardening supplies.

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    #24

    My Friend Found Kitchenaid In A Dumpster

    Black KitchenAid Artisan stand mixer on a kitchen counter, an example of a valuable find from dumpster diving.

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    #25

    My First Dive.... Saw A "Store Closing" Sign And Thought. Hmm

    Two Ninja Woodfire grills and three robot vacuum cleaners found through successful dumpster diving discoveries.

    I'm hooked I saw these and grabbed them all.

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    #26

    I'm Currently Living In A Small College Town. The Dumpsters Are Gold Mines Right Now

    Black Trek mountain bike with yellow logo parked indoors on wooden floor near a door, found through dumpster diving.

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    #27

    Pulled From A Dumpster A Couple Weeks Ago. Perfect Condition. My Cat Likes It

    Gray cat resting on a cushioned wicker chair with a patterned blanket, captured in a cozy indoor setting dumpster diving find.

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    #28

    Found A Working 48 Inch TV And Ps3 On The Side Of The Road!

    TV on wooden stand showing streaming apps including Netflix, illustrating a successful dumpster diving find with entertainment setup.

    Wasn't even looking, I came home and saw it next door

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    #29

    My High School Gave Me Permission To Search Their E-Waste Trash And I Found A 24 Inch 2008 Imac In Almost Perfect Condition

    Desktop computer found while dumpster diving placed on kitchen counter reflecting window and light fixture

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    #30

    Back In 2018, I Found 15 Used Iphones At My Works Electrical Waste Bin

    Several smartphones with sticky notes on a wooden table, illustrating successful finds from dumpster diving.

    I switched screens and batteries between them and got 6 fully functional phones that i sold for 500£. 30 minutes well spent.

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    #31

    Yo Who Throws Away Pac-Man?

    Vintage Pac-Man arcade machine found while dumpster diving, restored and fully functional with classic joystick and buttons.

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    #32

    Found Three Shoebox Containers Of LEGO In A Roll Off In A Chuck E Cheese Parking Lot

    Clear plastic containers filled with colorful Lego pieces stacked on a car seat, highlighting successful dumpster diving finds.




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