On Dumpster Diving states both positive and negative things about diving into dumpster.
I personally think dumpsters are disgusting and diving into them to scavenge is like taking a bath in manure. I do understand though that sometimes people have to do things they don’t like to do to survive. Lars Eighner wrote about his personal experiences with dumpster diving and its affects on him. He says it is a good way to find things to eat and wear when all else fails.
What is safe to eat? That is a big question that you have to ask yourself when searching for food in the dumpsters. Scavenging in dumpsters is a good way to get sick. Lars Eighner states that a good place to get food from dumpsters is behind a restaurant. Each