getting used to dumpster diving? - Page 3

Originally Posted by ParkerFlyer4

Everytime I dumpster dive I am nervous. and I feel like everyone thinks im a crack head. Or a bum, diggin for dinner. Does this ever change? I would dive in a lot more often if I didn't care what people thought...

Today In 1 dumpster I found:
A vacuum (the cord broke at the base so they threw it away. still works. And they kept the cord and wrapped it up for me
2 monitors and 1 tower
Microwave
dvd player and a small tv.



Good score for 5 min of, hurry my ass up and get the goods before anyone else sees me!

You should probably search the thread on the dangers of dumpster diving. It's ok as long as you don't get a scratch, but any injury in a dumpster have far reaching implications, and here is the million dollar question, is your health and the enormous risk worth it?

I'ts funny seeing old posts show up again.
I posted this 2 years ago, when I still had a lot to learn, and I've learned a lot since. (always can learn more)

I realize there can be risks, but that was a good way to get scrap. I never did it much, I never got over the paranoia.

I agree, people should be very cautious and courteous when dumpster diving. There are treasures to be found in peoples junk, and I say go get it if you can! Keep it out of the landfill. Gotta start somewhere.

This is the thread you were referring I believe:
http://www.scrapmetalforum.com/scrap...s-disease.html