Discover the philosophy of Freeganism—living with minimal capitalism. Explore its history, lifestyle practices, and impact on ...

Some are fond of coin collecting or studying genealogy, while others enjoy rifling through trash bins seeking a prized find, a practice known colloquially as “dumpster diving.” As the saying goes, ...

On social media, the scene plays out again and again: people plunging into dumpsters and finding discarded treasures like luxury purses, video games and brand-new makeup kits. In recent years, the ...

Dumpster diving is technically legal across the United States, thanks to a 1988 Supreme Court ruling, but the court slipped in some caveats, like state and local laws take precedence. There is no ...

A man looks for scrap material in a dumpster at a construction site in Delano in this April 23, 2025, photo. Travis Heying The Wichita Eagle Social media has become a form of research for many looking ...