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 ...

In this era of ever-rising prices and not enough disposable income to go around, finding a good deal is everything. While for many this means couponing and waiting on seasonal sales, for example, ...

Quick question — what comes to mind when you hear the term “dumpster diving?” A sketchy stranger in the night, feeling down on their luck, scrounging around in desperation for someone’s grimy box of ...

Social media has become a form of research for many looking for tips and tricks for various topics, including saving money. People are using it to share practices on thrifting, DIY, couponing and more ...

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 ...