Most dumpster divers are harmless; they're just trying to provide for themselves and their families, without being forced to beg or steal. Dumpster divers can be classified into different types; some are actually looking for food! Some are collectors or artists; others are looking for broken or discarded items that they can repair for personal use or to sell. Some dumpster divers work alone; others team up in case help is needed getting to the bottom of a well packed dumpster.
Dumpster diving careers are gaining popularity in urban areas. Homeless people have their favorite dumpsters to hit at various times. They cannot afford to eat at your favorite restaurant, but they know when closing time is and when food is thrown out. If they are lucky, and the food doesn't get buried under other garbage, chances are it will be edible.
One person's trash is another's treasure; the broken chair can be repaired; the torn coat is better than none for someone who is homeless or otherwise less fortunate.
Some dumpster divers really have it down to a science; they have their own clubs or networking groups. They know the trash service's pick-up routes and they know when the dumpsters are full and when they will be emptied. They keep in touch with other divers to inform them of when something is discarded that they may be able to use. They team up when help is needed to carry the heavier items. Some will collect useable items they do not need, and trade them to others who do need them.
There could be a case where one diver lives very close to a bakery and one lives close to a deli. When they can get together at the end of the evening for dinner; one provides the main course, the other desert! Maybe one diver has easy access to a building supply store and another is near a resale shop. He can get discarded clothing or household items and trade for the scrap piece of plywood that can be supported by two milk crates to create a table or shelf.
The possibilities are endless, but unfortunately, there are liability issues to be considered. Dumpsters should be locked and secured to prevent the possibility of injury leading to a costly lawsuit. Business owners should be sure they have a secure dumpster and liability insurance to cover them in the event of a break-in.
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