IS IT LEGAL?

-Yes, Its legal in my state. Although certain cities are against it. Which means you cant dive there even if it is legal.

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HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN DIVING FOR?

-I have been diving for almost 4 years!

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What made you start Dumpster Diving?

-I saw a you tube video of some girls diving at ulta and getting brand new makeup, so of course i had to try for myself!

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What was your first find?

-My very first dive was actually at ulta, and i came home with a box of makeup, with a retail value of about $1,500!

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Do you have a job other than diving?

-Besides being a mom, no. Diving provides income for me to support my family!

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How did you start selling the items you've found?

-I started with garage sales, then face book marketplace. Then i discovered dumpster diving resale groups.

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What happens if you get caught?

-well, i don't refer to it as getting "caught" because that makes it seem like your doing something wrong, which I am not. its being seen to us divers, and when were seen by employees the most they can do is just ask us to leave. which we do.

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Do you have any advice for new divers?

-First make sure its legal. then scope out the areas you want to dive. when looking, look for clear trash bags and boxes. if your short bring a step stool. bring some sort of grabber for things you cant reach. try to be quiet and don't make a mess.

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Whats been your best find?

-that's a really hard question to answer. since iv'e been doing this so long iv'e found so many good things! i don't think i have a best find.

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How often do you go?

-Usually Monday through Friday, while the kids are in school, sometimes on the weekends if were out and about or if hubby is in the mood to dive. :)

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when is the best day and or time to go?

- there is not necessarily a day or time better than another. every store is different when it comes to taking the trash out. but i have most of my luck during the day!

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what do you do with your finds?

- i sell, keep or donate.

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do you get embarrassed if your seen?

-absolutely not. 

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do you get a lot of hate for what you do?

-of course. but i brush it off. as i see it i'm helping the planet. i'm not doing anything bad or harmful.

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why do you do it?

-because its fun, and i like it. and i have figure out how to profit from it!

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do you think you will ever stop?

-not until i can no longer drive, or walk. no! ha ha!