Dumpster Diving At The Jersey Shore
It’s a sign of the times. The sad reality of over supply and a bad economy has resulted in an amazing phenomena across the nation, including our Jersey Shore. Dumpster Diving.
What is Dumpster Diving?
Well it’s pretty much what you think, and even more. People all over, from all walks of life, are taking part in this adventure. From what I can gather from the Dumpster Diving pages I’ve seen on Facebook, yes they exist, it’s pretty simple. Folks wait for a store to close, drive around back, and scope out said store’s dumpster. Now if you put the germ factor out of your mind for a hot minute, this will be much easier to get into. After seeing if there is anything of interest to them, or any of their friends and family, the DD will then hop into the dumpster and retrieve the goods.
What are they diving for you ask? Well that is where this story gets crazy. For you would not believe what these stores are throwing away. Personally I have never even thought of diving in a dumpster. If my family and I were destitute I’m sure I would. Thankfully we are not. However, this isn’t about starving people going through a restaurant’s trash to find day old bread. This is about “regular” people scoping out stores like supermarkets, big box stores, department stores, and name brand specialty stores, and finding amazing treasures. from pounds of pre expiration date food, to household goods, clothes, toys, and more. Furthermore most of this stuff is in perfectly good condition. It was quite the eye opener.
It’s more than a fad, it’s a community.
My buddy Chris alerted me to the Facebook page, New Jersey Dumpster Divers. He said he could not believe what he found on that page, and he was right. The shear volume of stuff that stores throw away these days is incredible. There are over 23 THOUSAND MEMBERS on this page. Now, Now I’m sure some of them are like me, who are on here just for the show. However the majority are divers. They communicate, they commiserate, they share info, and they show off there bounties.
Personally, I am too afraid of getting sick, or arrested from doing this. However, after looking at the photos, who wouldn’t be tempted to take a dive!
