 Re: Dumpster Diving Tool Kit
Originally Posted by queenofthehivemomof5  Dumpster Diving and the tools needed Dumpster Diving - What does that mean?? The definition for Dumpster Diving is to pretty much riffle through the trash looking for goodies.:) In the couponing world we are usually referring to looking though recycling bins looking for Sunday newspapers and their coupon inserts. As one of the main keys to stockpile couponing is to obtain multiple coupons!. What tools should I carry to successfully dumpster dive? Here is what is included in my dumpster diving tool kit: 1. Step stool: If you are short you may need one. I am not short at 6 ft tall but I still use a step stool to give me added reach. 2. Something to help you grab your newspapers:
Such as... A short handled 3-pronged garden cultivator (either long or short handled... I prefer the long handled version myself) 3. To help you collect your newspapers it is a good idea to have on hand a way to corral the newspapers... I use an old milk crate, but you can also use a cardboard box, or even some twine.    4. Not necessities but also nice to have on hand: Something for your hands,.baby wipes as handling newspaper can be quite messy! During the summer those metal recycling bins can get QUITE hot so I like to include an old towel to toss over the edge of the bin to prevent "recycling bin burns"  Last but not least...if your children don't mind...toss a kid in the dumpster! Throw them in and let them help you get to those papers that are just out of reach. Some kids find it fun and exhilarating (my 8 year old begs to be thrown in the bin) while other kids find it terrifying (my BF's DD thinks you are throwing her away LOL) You may also want to add these to your kit. Gloves (like you all need a picture LOL) Head Lamp  Grabby thingy (I used to have one when I was PG with the twins but using it Dumpster diving it broke..was ok for grabbing small amounts but not a lot all at once)  All in all have fun dumpster diving. Don't forget to be carefull and watch for items that could harm you. There are many treasures to be had in those dumpsters but its not worth it if you are hurt. | --------------------------------------------------
I have not read every message on all 51 pages, so hopefully this is not a repeat. Before joining here, someone elsewhere asked a question about all the different ways to get coupons. Dumpster diving was one of them. It seems that the people doing the diving were, and this is true, two ladies on their lunch hour, in high heels. They had to take them off before "diving". And the way they explained it, they had none of the items pictured above except the dumpster and the coupons if they found any.
The stool, rake, and grabber would have been handy.
As far as the post office, not many coupons go in there. Some people get the Sunday paper in the post office box but it is rare. All we get around here in the post office trash would be grocery ads.
However, I did find a coupon one time. I think it was Victoria Secret and good for a free pair of ladies undies.
Well, me being a single male, this was some coupon find. Looking to save on my food bill and end up with .........! 
I didn't want anyone to see me with it, so I hid it and went home and traded for pphf as fast as I could. And that pphf went straight to my food bill. I could have used that "redeemed" coupon as a gift but decided not to. | 
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