“It Works!”: 78 Times People Went Dumpster Diving And Found Something Amazing (New Pics)
The saying “one person’s trash is another’s treasure” couldn’t be more relevant today, as people are increasingly committed to sustainability and waste reduction. That’s likely why dumpster diving has officially shifted from social taboo to mainstream trend.
A subreddit is even dedicated to it, with 147,000 weekly visitors and counting. But in this community, people freely share the coolest finds they come across while digging through trash. And yes, they are noteworthy enough to draw attention online.
Here are some posts from the page that caught our attention, showing how much valuable stuff gets discarded instead of donated, repaired, or reused.
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Found In The Trash
AFAIR, it can only be unlocked by a fruit that keeps the doctors away...🍎 🧑🏽⚕️ 🍏
Wild Find Next To Dumpster
Found A 150 Year Old Book
Pulled Out Of Hoarder House Dumpster, The Cat Likes It
Big Day For Senior Dog With Arthritis
We bought a giant dog stroller for Stilgar when he was a puppy because he was so sick with distemper at one point that he couldn't walk for two months. (We don't know if it was actual paralysis or muscle issues, or if he just felt too sick to walk.) He still loved being outdoors, so we would walk the park pushing this floppy-eared puppy in a giant dog stroller XD He hasn't needed it for years, but because he's a large-breed dog (and because we have no idea what lasting effects the distemper will have on him as he ages) we kept the stroller for him for later. Don't ever let anyone shame you for pushing your dog/cat/bearded dragon in a stroller. Don't let anyone tell you it's stupid or cringe or "not worth the money". If it makes you happy to still be able to go on walks with your aging doggo or to safely walk with your catto, it's worth it.
Finally Got Something To Share! Trash Picked A Sewing Machine!
Found This Lamp During My Walk
A Facebook Random Sent Me Here,here's My Lucky Dive
Lunchtime Dumpster Diving
Guess Someone Decided They Wanted To Only Stream Movies From Here On Out. Hit The Mother Load Of Dvds!
Vintage Fabric Dumpster Dive!
Found This Today 10 Karat Gold Got 300 Bucks For It
Today's Finds
Someone Threw Out A Whole Gaming PC
Dumpster God's Want Me To Garden
At The Apartment Down The Street. Had To Carry It Home
A Small Heart Shaped Display Table, Found Amidst Trash On The Side Of The Road
It's Crazy How Much This Local Store Always Throws Out
Did A Second Dumpster Dive Run… They Threw Out Even More Hotwheels And Toys. Major Difference In Amount This Time
Dumpster Dive Huge Score
Found A Never Used Wii Fit Plus Kit In A Dumpster. It Still Has Wrapping Paper From When It Was Given As A Present, And Batteries That “Expired” In 2014
Folks Were Throwing This Away At Work, Now It’s Mine :p
Found This In Dumpster
Found This In The Dumpster At My Work
I don't think I'd use a Stanley cup/thermos/cup of any kind that I found in a dumpster. XD I know one can sanitize it, especially if it's made of metal, but that's one of those things my brain wouldn't be able to get behind.
Found On Side Of Road
Got Lucky With This One
Found In A Glass Case Dumpster Diving
I Found A Body
My Craziest Find Yet
Found These In A Tote In A Dumpster. Worth Anything?
A Closet Of Brand New Merchandise From Our Favorite Decor Dumpster
Today's Vacant Walk Yeilded Some Things
One Of The Most Random Finds Yet, A Discarded Apiary! Foraged The Wax To Make A Body Balm Tomorrow
My Wife Tried Her Hand At Reupholstering Some Dumpster Furniture. It Smelled And Had Tons Of Stains And Scratches, She Painted It And Used Old Curtains. I Think It Turned Out Pretty Cool!
Found This Thing Just Tossed In A Dumpster! And It Works!
First Night Of College Diving
40% Of All Food Ends Up In The Trash
Note To Self, Check Recalls Before Loading Car
Husband Came Home “I Have A Gift, From The Dumpster!”
Someone Tossed Two Quarter Operated Washing Machines. This Is Just From One
Crazy Huge Beauty Haul
Look What I Found Out Behind A Hobby Lobby
Wow! I remember these from fabric stores when I was a kid. I loved looking through them to try to find the patterns for making stuffed animals.
