Looking at another man’s trash as your treasure…thinking about trying your hand at Dumpster Diving?

Here at bookadumpster.com we do not encourage dumpster diving, but we do like the fact that it keeps things out of the landfills… we have prepared some notes:

• Divers find that the best time to seek out treasure is late at night or early in the morning before the haulers have picked up. Mondays are good as stores often rid themselves of items after the weekends

• Knowledge of the law is beneficial; in some jurisdictions dumpster divers are breaking the law and can be charged with theft

• Divers seek out hot spots depending on the type of treasure they are interested in (Universities are good after graduation!). Online forums and local clubs are available to join to network with other divers

• Shop keepers and homeowners are not always impressed with dumpster divers so avoiding confrontation is key. Avoiding sharp objects and general safely is also fairly necessary! Dive with a buddy

• Divers worried about safety may park their car in front of the dumpster so the hauler is unable to dump it

• Divers should only take what they realistically want, and dispose of unusable items responsibly, especially electronic waste

• Thorough cleaning using a mild bleach and water is very highly recommended for any objects found by the divers

• Divers should always leave an area they have been using clean or cleaner than when they found it, cleaning up after themselves avoids dumpster diving getting a bad name

Check back soon for warnings and tips that may be relevant to Dumpster Divers safety….

Nowadays everyone is interested in learning more about how we can preserve our environment. Even small things, like throwing your empty coke can into a recycling bin, can help extend the life of our planet.

During the next two months there are a number of conferences taking place across USA where members will get together to address issues and plan to move forward with initiatives which will assist in making our planet a better place to be.

Check out who is helping to do this….

NSWMA: National Solid Waste Management Association is a trade association representing for-profit companies in North America that provide solid, hazardous and medical waste collection, recycling and disposal services, and companies that provide professional and consulting services to the waste services industry. http://www.nswma.org/

SDSWMA: South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association promotes environmentally sound solid waste management practices through training, education, and technical assistance. http://www.sdswma.org/

SWANA: Solid Waste Association of North America is a professional association in the solid waste field. Over 8,000 members throughout North America, attend conferences, certifications, publications, and technical training courses. The mission of SWANA is, “to advance the practice of environmentally and economically sound management of municipal solid waste.” http://wastecon.swana.org/

Each city within each county may have differing expectations in regard to permits required for placing a dumpster on public or private land. To ensure you are aware of the expectation, time frame and cost required for arranging any necessary permits, contact your local county office and they will be able to provide you with this information.

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