Dumpster Diving Diva: Fun in the Trash

[LexusIS300UFO]

lol niceeeeee video

[djbamafan]

I agree. Very nice

[chafalote]

You have a very nice ass :)

[mrdalewilsondw]

I started Dumpster Diving when I was just a Kid, back in the 70's. I started doing it again, to find boxes for shipping stuff, that I Sell on eBay, then I found some Bubble Wrap, then some Styrofoam. Now I get all of my Shipping Supplies, except tape and glue out of the dumpsters. I also find a lot of stuff that I can Sell too :) Just recently found a streetlight and some fans, and a electric meter, like the ones that go on the side of the house.I bet it is worth some bucks. Happy Valentines DaY

[AMomentWithRachael]

@mrdalewilsondw

@mrdalewilsondw

Thank you! Happy (belated) Valentine's Day to you, too! That's awesome you find all your shipping supplies.  There certainly are enough available! :) I found an entire dumpster filled with metal shelving and wished I had a truck this week... those kind of things could be scrapped for cash or used to build shelves at home.

[pampers1919]

:-) You always me me smile :-)

[bvick777]

Great video and I love the fact that you aren`t ashamed to be seen. I have been a dumpster diver a long time, haven`t done it lately, but people would be absolutely amazed at the things I have brought home. At one point, and I don`t recommend this to anyone, but I used to dive into mall compactors too, only when they were not at capacity yet and there was plenty of room to move around. I have come out with brand new shoes, packs of socks, boxes of blank cd`s, just about anything retail `cont..

[bvick777]

@bvick777 at the mall at some point you will find in the compactor. Again I don`t recommend this to ANYONE. I did it at my own risk and also knowing that security looks down upon people that dive into their compactors. I did get banned once from the mall in Chattanooga. But anyway the waste that goes on is unbelievable until you see it with your own eyes. I work at an apartment complex now in NW Indiana, we have 14 dumpsters here, and the things we find is amazing.

[bvick777]

@bvick777 Also another tip, my ex girlfriend and me used to drive neighborhoods at night, we learned trash pickup schedules of various areas, and the night before we would go around with my pickup and flashlights and see what was set out the night before, we have come home with my pickup truck looking like fred sanfords truck, we`d have to rope the items in just to make it home. Then a lot of times when the weekend got here we would go to the open flea market and sell what we found.

[bvick777]

@bvick777 There is definitely money to be made for one thing, and another thing is cutting down on waste. It blows my mind especially around Christmas time how much "stuff" people throw away because the people know they are about to buy a lot more and they have to make room, so instead of donating to goodwill or salvation army, they just throw it away. Now multiply that times all across the country, times every single day. Its just mind boggling.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@bvick777

Wow!!! Thanks for your comments! My local mall doesn't have compactors and although I haven't found much there so far, I know someone who found a dumpster nearly full of brand new blue jeans thrown out. She made a decent amount of $ selling them all! :) It's so cool hearing others' experiences.

[VILLAMOBSTERS]

make an other vid like this

[nogogomez42]

Your flawless and love the videos!

[mrdalewilsondw]

I do some dumpster diving, and yeah figuring out the times and days is cool. The monitor I am using and parts of my computer I found in the dumpster. The monitor is a 22" Gateway:) You are a Pretty woman too ;) Thanks for the Video.. I am a Subscriber NOW :)

[AMomentWithRachael]

@mrdalewilsondw

Wow, cool! Thanks! :)

[BaneDNRBatman2012]

I do this every night at my apartment complex and its great because there is a lot of high quality items. I think its due to the fact that its an upscale complex, I have an apartment full of nice stuff and I never miss a night unless I'm sick. Nobody else does it though which is good for me cause i dont need competition lol

[edwardteech5]

you rock girl! keep up the awesome work!

[hopiegould]

never take food out of the trash it could have poison or something be safe!!!!!!!!!

[AMomentWithRachael]

@hopiegould

I am, but thanks for your concern. There could be poison in your food at restaurants and grocery stores, too. The chances, however, are slim on all of the above. I spoke to the folks who work at the grocery store... they're glad all that stuff isn't going to waste since they have to throw it away after 3 days on the shelf. Consumers in this country are picky. I can't say I blame people for wanting a perfect bell pepper when they're paying $2.99/per pepper, though.

[rbereczky]

Wow. You are pretty graceful getting into and out of those dumpsters. Are you secretly catwoman? Just kidding. Seriously though, I would have fallen on my head and sounded like thor, god of thunder when I landed! Cool video.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@rbereczky

LOL Thank you!

[the6lebrons]

she's hot. just sayin

[foodandfashioncents]

Hi,surfing around Youtube I just came across your channel and love it. I am a couponer and sometimes couponers dumpster dive for coupons so I'm in the process of putting together a video and would like to put a link to your video in the video description box. The video will be titled Dumpster Diving 1 Person's Trash or another Person's Dinner , something to that affect. I will also be talking about those who dumpster dive to supplement their income,etc. Much Success and Good luck in your finds

[AMomentWithRachael]

@foodandfashioncents

Cool! Thank you! :) That sounds awesome! I can't wait to see it.  :)

[LethaLeahRose]

well first of all i have to say "your skin is flawless" .. anyway im excited !!! ive been watching vids on dumpster diving but my best watch was a documentary style thing on netflix its def worth checking out.. its what got me sooo interested but IM SCARED TO DEATH to do it ..i did it a tiny bit when i was helping a friend get boxes for a move and found jeans clothing w tags on jewlery all behind a clothing store just int he trash with broken down boxes ..but im interested in the food too..

[queendarlyn]

i totally love your videos

[AMomentWithRachael]

@queendarlyn

Thank you! :)

[MikellHildahl]

Must say your my kinda Lady. If I might make a suggestion, ,a small step latter and somethin like a hook on a pole can come in quite handy. Oh, also hammer screwdriver pliers.

[EvendimataE]

i think dumpster diving is like a diseas....i do it too..i find some kind of happiness in finding something..even though i can afford to buy new stuff i just enjoy dumpster diving.....i only take computers, bicycles and electronics though..no food

[greencoman]

I do not have a problem with the food Rach but are you sure that food is always sanitary?

[AMomentWithRachael]

@greencoman

As sanitary as grocery store food gets and probably more than restaurant meals. :) My family used to be in the restaurant business, so I was able to see a lot of commercial kitchens and those are pretty disgusting. Not sure why I ever eat out, but I do once in a while. I never actually eat anything that has touched the dumpster! Most stuff is in random boxes in there and I clean it at home. :)

[greencoman]

What are you exaclty look for in the dumpster Rach?

[AMomentWithRachael]

@greencoman

Anything of value - food, craft items, furniture, returned items mostly... :) I once found a returned mini fridge and sold it after making sure it worked. Many large businesses simply throw away their returns.

[11bravo1infantry]

Before today I had never heard of dumpster diving......... I'm abit creeped out and intrigued

[MrThisIsntMyChannel]

"be quiet.... cuz for the next hour..... we're gonna be dumpster diving....." lol nice commentary kids!

[oldschoolsk8rat]

Hot girl that dumpster dives? I love you? lol

ROCK ON!

[AMomentWithRachael]

@oldschoolsk8rat

LOL Thanks! :)

[vivitar45]

another good idea is get your self one of the grabber things i have one its the best tool to use verry handy when im picking and a flashlight if at night but befor i bought the reach claw thing i was useing a old golf putter to fish out things in staid of leanning on the edge and getting your cloths dirty or risk of falling in trying to fish something out

[AMomentWithRachael]

@vivitar45

Thanks! I just got one of those grabbers, but haven't gotten to use it for a videoed dumpster dive yet! :D

[skullman57]

I did not see a ring on her finger at all and shes beautiful i think Im in love will you marry me PLZZ!!!!!!!!!!

[AMomentWithRachael]

@skullman57

:) Yeah, there's no ring on this gal's finger anymore. It has been about 1 1/2 years since my divorce.

[heidbrain]

a note on your "legal" statement-- the dumpsters are usually on private property. the owner or manager has the right to tell you leave the private property. if you do not leave , you can be arrested for trespassing .

[AMomentWithRachael]

@heidbrain

I spoke to my local police as well as read it in my local paper where someone had interviewed a deputy that it is, in fact, legal to dumpster dive here. I recommend to everyone to look up their own local laws.

[Livinggreen100]

Your doing good.

Think of the money these stores would save if they just put materials by their building with a "free" sing above. They wouldn't have to pay for anywhere as much "garbage" pick up. And the world would be a better place, too. I give away as much stuff as I can and rarely buy new.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@Livinggreen100

So true. It would be awesome if most places had a spot like that. Instead, most stores tend to ruin the things they are throwing away that are of any value. I have found so many things slashed, sprayed with paint, or cords cut off of the electronics so that no one can get any use out of them. It's too bad.

[worldwar3re]

is this what americas become..

[mcline007]

Really cool girl

[madmike1981]

it wasn't legal here at least 12 years ago I got arrested at sears for dumpster diving ive never done it again

[Diller68]

This is truly beautiful !

THANKS for sharing

[percaine]

It's nice to see a girl who's willing to get her hands dirty.:)

[ShirsRuby]

Any specific types of stores you recommend diving behind?



[AMomentWithRachael]

@ShirsRuby

I have had great luck behind places like Staples, Michael's, Bed Bath and Beyond, and some grocery stores. I say just figure out which dumpster in your town are unlocked and available to you, then as you run your errands and stuff check them out over the course of a month or two. You'll figure out which ones are the good ones in no time. :) Good luck!

[Ivorymoon81]

@AMomentWithRachael Staples, Michaels, Bed Bath and Beyond and Walmart - alot of these stores they throw out alot of good products. i would love to dumbster dive, but im scared most of these stores have cameras behind their buildings. Even GoodWill stores throw out alot of nice stuff too-everyday!

[FilteredInc]

@ShirsRuby Yes Micheals is great! They are very wasteful and throw out new stuff all the time!

[pampers1919]

Thats so cool! a cute girl dumpster diving!

[MrKiNgLoCo01]

wut A MILF!

[MrLeonard55]

Some great finds and your really hot.

[dumeangel1213]

nice ass

[twobluehorses]

Like my Sweetie, you're apparently one of the "little people" so I'd suggest a step stool or box to stand on. And you don't leave your car running and unlocked when you're diving do you? Please don't! Not safe. Great vid though so thanks for posting it.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@twobluehorses

Yes I did/do. Not sure why you think it's so unsafe. I turn it off when I find big finds sometimes to save on gas, but really it is cold here for about 8 months out of the year and I like to keep my children warm. They know better than to get in the driver's seat and I stay close to my vehicle. Thanks for your concern and comment, though. :)

[twobluehorses]

@AMomentWithRachael Only because bad people can be in some of these areas, though I don't know where you live. Anyway, I'd worry about your vehicle being jacked or the kids being hurt. But you've been doing this for a while so I expect you've worked out a routine that's safe and productive. It's nice to see a regular gal doing this as too many people think dumpster diving is for homeless people.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@twobluehorses

Thank you! Yes, I mainly do this in open areas and keep an eye out for any other people. I make sure to stay close enough to my vehicle that if anyone did pull up or walk up, I could be away from the scene quickly. I do live in a smaller city are, though, a and there isn't a lot of crime.  :)

[freespeachrulez]

Now why can't I find a beautiful woman like this who is single to go on these adventures with me? I find all kinds of free things. I bought a home and needed things for it, so since I drive a gazillion miles for work I got a big shop vac, a lawnmower, a leaf blower, little picnic table. A power wheels for my son. I could go on and on.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@freespeachrulez

What awesome finds! And thank you for the compliment! :) I hope to find someone to go on these adventures with in the future, too. :)

[freespeachrulez]

@AMomentWithRachael Yeah you are a rare find, I checked out your blog and watched some of your other videos. Even though I make alright money the more I save from finding these deals the better. I don't have a retirement from my work so I plan to get a chicken coup and some land big enough for a good garden. It may be wrong but I came back to this video last night just to watch you car dance. Your very good.. Me and my son get down in the car too.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@freespeachrulez

LOL! That made my evening... too funny. I nearly edited that out! I don't usually share my "dork" side with everyone, but it's fun.. I love to dance and sing, especially in the car. :) Yeah, I sure love to save where I can. I hardly ever buy produce anymore, because I find boxes full of it that were only on the grocery shelves 3 days. :) Yesterday I found four boxes of great produce, a new cherry wood cabinet set I had to put together, and a bunch of craft stuff...

[freespeachrulez]

@AMomentWithRachael Great finds!! I think more and more people are starting to wake up and realizing that in one day America throws away enough food to probably feed a third world country in a year. I like your pizza making video. I am looking forward to trying that. I don't think you mentioned this but what state do you live in? I seen somewhere that you had a friend in Michigan?

[AMomentWithRachael]

@freespeachrulez

I even got a brand new ring bearer pillow... I am beginning to think I may be able to start saving things and be ready for when I meet Mr. Right, lol.

[freespeachrulez]

@AMomentWithRachael Well you sound like Miss Right.. My ex's dad actually called me Salvation Army Boy because I go to goodwill when I bought my house and got all kinds of great deals. I also pick up stuff on the side of the road I can use. Free is for me!! I don't live like a hoarder at all. I have very minimal clutter. I just pray for things and give away things I don't use and I just end up finding things I do. I have actually told a few people about you.. and wooho I just saw you dance again

[Noyjeetut]

Good going.

[man4cannabis]

your hot and you like dumpster diving lol will you mary me lol thanks for vid keep making them and i sub

[tubofbologna]

"guys...the next hour were going to be dumpster diving"...."bag of salad!" ...lol

[tubofbologna]

also get yourself a good "grapper" with a long handle to grab out of reach items!

[tubofbologna]

get a good pair of work gloves... scrapes and cuts from the dumpster could get very bad very fast

[AMomentWithRachael]

@tubofbologna

Thanks for the tips. I don't have spending money for good work gloves or a good grabber right now. So far... I have never hurt myself. I am just very careful. I have gotten things out of dumpster with glass and am just cautious. :)

[PinkLemonade006]

0:26 illegal



[scrc340]

I love it when your kids whisper "dumpster diving" : )

[soccercleatscrush]

You are just awesome!!!!!!

[tinyfunkmaster]

Rachael! Great and informative video! Thinking about doing some diving myself. What remains a mystery for me is how an apparently well spoken, attractive, and good-natured woman such as yourself is single. This is nothing short of a tragedy! Keep posting vids! YouTube is better for it!

[bones137890]

lol eating the lettuce off the bottom of the dumpster your a trooper :D! great work

[Siren40vt]

Do you have a specific time of day you go dumpster diving?

[AMomentWithRachael]

@Siren40vt

No, I just go anytime I'm in town. :) It's usually during daylight hours, though. Thanks for your comment! :)

[Siren40vt]

@AMomentWithRachael No problem I like your videos (:

[AlliedWaste76]

Allied Waste Services of were? AW dosnt care do you pull out recycle ? and always check in strip malls also the ones with locks have good stuff in them

[AMomentWithRachael]

@AlliedWaste76

No, I haven't pulled out any recycle stuff before. LOL How would I check the ones with locks? Thanks for the tips on strip malls. :)

[AlliedWaste76]

@AMomentWithRachael well i have a key for dumpster locks not to sure if it would work also check dumpsters by large retial stores because they throw every thing out and what Allied Waste branch is it like what city

[AlliedWaste76]

@AMomentWithRachael also check sometimes at recycle dumpsters i look for none furris metals (not steel) i am a metal buyer and condos dumpsters sometimes you find very cool stuff like onec i found 300$ in a envlop :D

[acdc19701]

i go all the time and i find all kinds of good stuff if you run into any old stuff or old signs id like to try to buy them from you my name is billy im from dante va 24237 my number is 276-495-1367 if you dont care i love old stuff tyvm have a nice day good luck with your finds 

[truelycold]

your kids are funny(=

[AMomentWithRachael]

@truelycold

Thanks! They make me laugh. :D

[ED4action]

i really like your style.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@ED4action

Thank you! :) 

[tbkkush]

thanx for subscribing

[tbkkush]

Ur beautiful. Just had to through that in

[AMomentWithRachael]

@tbkkush

Thank you! That's really sweet of you! :)

[lilprincess24100]

My mom does this every once in a while, but i love how your not even embarresd to do this!!!!!!. Your very brave!!!.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@lilprincess24100

Thank you! :D Yeah, I feel right at home dumpster diving now, LOL. I used to feel embarrassed, but got over it when I realized there wasn't anything to be embarrassed about - I'm getting awesome free stuff and getting use out of things that would otherwise be in a landfill! Yay! :D

[thesodathief]

wow lol you deserver a sub from me

[AMomentWithRachael]

@thesodathief

LOL, thank you!

[thesodathief]

@AMomentWithRachael i like to subscribe to ppl to help them i subscribe to about 20 ppl a day

[videodude4]

Do you do at night? and is a grocery stores ok? I'm thinking of hitting up a electronics store or something... at night

[AMomentWithRachael]

@videodude4

I have gone at night before, but since I'm a single mom I just usually go in the day time. As long as it's not locked you're good to go anytime you want! Evening is probably best since your chances of them throwing out their stuff that day is higher. You just have to go early enough in the evening that you still beat the other dumpster divers to the finds. ;) Grocery stores are great! :)

[TaraCoons0810]

Wow, that was AMAZING! The absolute best part was when one of your kids whispers all exicitedly that "were going dumpster diving for an hour!" You seem like a very logical, well rounded mom still nursing at 2, dancing, and dumpster diving, does kids good!

[AMomentWithRachael]

@TaraCoons0810

Wow, thanks Tara! LOL... my kids' comments often crack me up. It's always interesting watching the video later and find out what they were saying while I was diving. I really appreciate your comment! :)

[lizlivelife]

ur so pretty!. i did NOT know ppl do this!!!. lol idont think i have the guts!. but ur awesome, and wow you've found some awesome stuff!!!.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@lizlivelife

Thank you! You're so pretty too! Haha... yeah, I totally love dumpster diving! I love your videos! :) Thanks for the comment!

[leapingfroglady]

Has anyone come out of the store and find you? What did you say? I wanna dive but feel somewhat embarrassed. I did do it once; found some lawn chairs for my garden.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@leapingfroglady

I was found out only once. A delivery truck pulled up and the driver told the manager, who then came out to talk to me. I had found an awesome leather chair (one of the expensive ones... heavy duty - I was so excited) that was only missing one wheel (I knew I could find a replacement wheel at Home Depot). He tried telling me it was the law that either I had to put the stuff back or pay him for it! Ha! I knew the law already, because I had spoken to a deputy in town about it

[AMomentWithRachael]

@leapingfroglady

So, I told him, but he continued to be such a pest. I gave him back the chair and he took it into the store. I kept all my other finds, though. Now I carry a print out of the law. I haven't had a chance to show it to anyone yet, though. Just try to remember, they should be embarrassed ones due to everything they're throwing away in this "live green" era. Why send perfectly good things to a dump? It'll take forever for some of that stuff to break down. :)

[AMomentWithRachael]

@leapingfroglady

P.S.

I was embarrassed at first, too. Some days I still have my moments. :) Thanks for the comment/view!!! :D

[MiPrimGirl]

Would love to know what the black thing was at the start of the video, a shelf? Great video, and your kids in the background was cute! Teaching them at a young age to Dive is great I personally feel. Love to see more videos of your dives!

[AMomentWithRachael]

@MiPrimGirl

Hi! Yes, it was a shelf. :) I used it to organize a bunch of stuff in one of the small rooms in my house. And thank you! I plan on making more in the near future. My internet has been acting up lately (the company I'm with just got bought out...), so I haven't been able to upload as many videos. Hopefully it'll speed up again soon! :) Thanks so much for the comments!

[donyboy73]

you don't look like a dumpster diver, lol

[AMomentWithRachael]

@donyboy73

lol... I think I agree with you on this one. I kinda stand out... looks a bit funny. :)

[hoppes9]

You make dumpster diving hot!

[AMomentWithRachael]

@hoppes9

Thank you!  :)

[dutchurbanminer]

I like your style , Lady.

[AMomentWithRachael]

@dutchurbanminer

Thanks! :)

[fairy20tails]

you should bring a stool with you, might make it bit easier to get in for a sec I thought you would fall in!! MAke more vids of these!! It would have been cool if you put in pictures or vid of what you got : ) I dont drive and im 10 miles out of town but I would love to do this!! My mom used to when I was young, she still looks for things on the side of the road and finds items. There is SO many things that get tossed out that other ppl could use.Its like going to ggodwill or yardsale : )

[AMomentWithRachael]

@fairy20tails

Thanks! Yeah, I know, I should definitely show everything I get next time.  Thanks! :)

[coolbriguy]

why.....

[AMomentWithRachael]

@coolbriguy

Yes, why is there so much waste in this country when the economy is so crappy?!