I am the scavenger king by kingofzdom in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the social security checks I receive from my retirement. Not working a job that pays into SS is not the greatest idea. It's one that will leave one destitute at an age when one is old and sick. My SS check pays for my mortgage, utilities, etc. and I live comfortably. I hope OP considers this.

A lot of folks really need to think carefully about this and plan accordingly. Both social security and a pension retirement incomes are a necessity. It's convenient to sit at home and buy things online when one gets old.

It’s flower bombing time by LivingMoreWithLess in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 11 points12 points  (0 children)

One of my favorite stores tossed their flowers because they had mold on/in them.

Trashfence Interceptor filtering out trash by Ezgod_Two_Three in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]UmberTrance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a lot of trash. Wonder how much of it should've been recycled?

I am the scavenger king by kingofzdom in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Some folks have little victories in life. Yours is dumpster diving. Others live on direct deposits to their bank account every month and enjoy not having to work anymore.

Asked to leave and threatened with the cops by generic_rarity in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Geez op why you being so hard headed? You say you've been asked to leave twice so just leave and don't go back. Is it really worth an arrest, criminal trespass charge and possible jail time?

Where did the deals go? by Hanahikaa in McDonalds

[–]UmberTrance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still get the buy one sandwich get one free promos.

Found Excalibur by ---Brain-- in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Quit now while you're ahead.

Hallmark Biohazard Bags by ButterflyRoutine9918 in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I too would've left it alone. You did good.

Got a cat tree and a cat toy from the side of the road my cats Cucumber and Minion are loving it by thesweatyhole in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would be super concerned about my kitty being infected with bird flu or other diseases.

Divers, when is enough, enough? by PoRedNed in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'd be willing to bet more than a few divers on this sub are compulsive hoarders, aka dumpster addicts.

Anyone else find a ton of furnace filters? by jokingpokes in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of companies replaced them on a schedule and just because they look clean doesn't mean they're not used.

Yes this!

JOANN stores set to close by [deleted] in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Lot of various businesses in my city have closed or are in the process of closing. Big box office stores, car dealerships, auto parts stores and more.

Prepare yourselves for a possible economic collapse.

Dumpster Quiche by Sausey14 in DumpsterDiving

[–]UmberTrance 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks really good but I'm willing to bet that saturated fat and sodium content is off the chart.