Keeping safe…while dumpster diving
Useful Equipment:
Flashlight
First Aid Kit
Sturdy gloves and shoes
Long pants and a long sleeved top
Plastic bags
Stick for poking or grabbing
Stool or step to get in
Dumpster divers who action the following will find it is to their benefit:
• Always wear thick gloves and sturdy shoes to protect yourself from sharp objects.
• If someone asks you to leave, do so, avoid confrontation
• Do not enter a dumpster while haulers are working in the area, if a truck approaches get out of the dumpster immediately
• Never access a dumpster that displays a “No Trespass” sign
• Beware of dumpster lids closing on you
• Avoid expired food, may contain food borne illnesses which could be fatal
• Never enter a dumpster that is attached to a compactor
• Keep your tetanus shots up to date
• Clean yourself thoroughly to get rid of germs once you are done
Remember to remove jewelry and empty your pockets before you get in, you don’t want to lose anything to the next diver !
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