Ending world hunger may seem like a lofty goal, but small contributions can have a big impact. In the United States it is estimated we throw away as much at 50% of the food we produce. We produce enough food to feed nearly double our population, but 50 million Americans continue to live with hunger. […]

You probably already know how to prepare for a trip to the dumpster, but what comes after? You may clean and reuse, repurpose or resell your finds, but do you make a habit of reviewing them? Dumpster Debrief Design critiques, debriefings and after action reports are all valuable tools. While each is unique, they are […]

The Holiday Season generally means gifts aplenty. Now that Christmas is over, new and unused items that were unwanted gifts turn the average dumpster into a treasure chest. Unfortunately, it’s sometimes easier for people to toss unwanted gifts in the rubbish than it is to return or exchange them at a store. And, even when […]

Regardless of how much time and planning you put into selecting dumpsters, you are bound to have disappointments from time to time. Before you look at a dumpster or trash bin and label it a let down, look a little deeper. Expect it to Look Like Trash You carefully selected a dumpster at a specific […]

You may think dumpster diving is a solo gig, but it doesn’t have to be. With the right partner, your dumpster diving experiences and expertise will only get better. Why You Need a Dumpster Buddy Everything is more fun with friends, and dumpster diving is no exception. Finding someone to share in your spoils and […]