Dumpster Diving in the UK

[dan_uk]

Okay, so myself and 3 mates have recently started dumpster diving, and have come across some surprisingly good stuff (mp3 player, boxed brand new speakers, stationery, empty cd/dvd cases) and i thought i'd make a topic about it to give anyone else here in the UK an idea of where to go, and also to report back from all our raids.

We're going on one tonight in about an hour, and will report back when i get home in a few hours. In the mean time, i'll start posting about our experiences so far, and answer any questions.

Also, say hi to one of my partners in crime, and bombshock's newest member, Fionnbharr (destruction_uk)

[destruction_uk]

Yeah, say Hi to Dan_UK too, he is one of the few people who can spell my name right....

DD countdown: t minus 1 hour (approx.)..........

[karl]

man ive always wanted to go dumster diving.



have fun guys!

[Kaos-theory]

dumpster diving is a laugh, its a amazing what you can find. skips seem to be good i foudn a colour tele in one that worked. then the cathodes blew lol. still tell us the best places back of woolworths?

[darcysmoke]

Originally Posted by dan_uk

Okay, so myself and 3 mates have recently started dumpster diving, and have come across some surprisingly good stuff (mp3 player, boxed brand new speakers, stationery, empty cd/dvd cases) and i thought i'd make a topic about it to give anyone else here in the UK an idea of where to go, and also to report back from all our raids.

We're going on one tonight in about an hour, and will report back when i get home in a few hours. In the mean time, i'll start posting about our experiences so far, and answer any questions.

Also, say hi to one of my partners in crime, and bombshock's newest member, Fionnbharr (destruction_uk)

been doing this for a while. d.i.y stores chuck unbelievable stuff away B&Q, FOCUS etc believe me you can make a living car booting the stuff. my tip all ways be tidy and don't leave rubbish strewn everywhere, cause they twig and start destroying things like power tools so treat it with respect and have many happy skip experiences

[dan_uk]

Pretty good haul tonight, just got back home:

- Santa hat and xmas decorations
- Food mixer in box
- 2 electric fans
- A load of fancy dress clothes (pirate stuff we think)

Pictures tomorrow, tired now!

[custombass]

yes dumpster diving can be a great experience and very rewearding. i think that it was a lot more rewarding a decade ago or so, when companies made carbon copies and were to lazy to shred them or even just rip them in half. Isnt it amazing what people throw away nowadays?

[Joshy]

not to ruin all the fun but aren't there cameras watching the bins? and you must stink after even though I suppose its worth it if you find some kewl stuff

[dan_uk]

In response to Joshy, cameras really aren't a problem, i seriously doubt they're anything more than a deterrent, and most of the dumpsters don't smell at all actually - it's nearly all business waste (paper etc) where we DD.

Also, to update on last night, some pictures (~100kb each):

The boot of my car this morning (following a DD session last night):
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/7596/boot11ih.jpg

And some other stuff we got in the last 3 weeks - some boxed speakers:
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/1...peakers5pe.jpg

Some blank cd/dvd cases:
http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/56/cddvdcases2gp.jpg

And finally an iron with a santa hat:
http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/4...antahat5nl.jpg

[destruction_uk]

We were generous and gave ******'s front door a broken fan and the tinsel from christmas etc. We're really considerate... I'm sure he really appreciated it this morning! He got Christmas early, eh?

[jellocaca]

but isn't the stuff in there dirty? and the smell, and all the other garbage like fish, meat, banana, ect...

[Genem]

Most of the bins that you go dumster diving in have very little if any of your house hold waste so no really smelly shit. Its more dumsters with office supplies, electrical stuff, it really depends where you go. Like the back of your local Telco will have less chance of having nasty shit than the back of a supermarket.
I usually go to my local dump, their kind enough to have all electrical stuff in a separate container (like a cargo container) so theres no getting dirty.
It really is amazing what people throw out.

[dan_uk]

Okay, here's what we got tonight, quite a good haul i think:

- A pair of crutches
- An 80's kids tv show video
- An xbox controller, still sealed in the packaging
- 2 pairs of horrible womens sandals
- A few hardback novels
- 4 jigsaw puzzles (1000 pieces each)

This is the control pad i got:

http://shop.game.net/ViewProduct.asp...210&mid=323414

I'm so gonna take that back for a £14.99 return!

[thug]

i heard DD can be a little fun, but i still dont know where exactly do you go DD. where can you find these skips full of unwanted goods. do you have to climb through fences to get there or is it accessible easily. by the way im living in england.

[jellocaca]

i read somewhere that you're better ask the dupster owner for permission.. why is that?

[DIzzIE]

Originally Posted by jellocaca

i read somewhere that you're better ask the dupster owner for permission.. why is that?

http://bombshock.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=19

[S25]

So you dont get in shit with them though it is legal .Tommorow im gonna goto a local phone company place doubt ill get anything though.Wish me luck