DUMPSTER diving may sound like a disgusting way to save money, but advocates of the activity clam there is treasure to be reclaimed from other people's rubbish. Here's everything you need to know about the legality of this increasingly popular prudent pastime . 2 Dumpster diving is not technically illegal in the UK, as rubbish isn't seen as anyone's property unless it is located on private land Credit: Getty What is dumpster diving? Dumpster diving refers to the practice of looking through bins for food or items of value.
Jessica, a dumpster diving influencer, made a name for herself picking up incredible hauls by bin-raiding outside stores. The YouTuber has previously bagged more than £950 worth of products in one session and amassed a following of more than 25,000 subscribers through sharing stories of her trash-rummaging exploits. Jess recommends doing skip searches at night, as she finds it awkward bumping into an employee and having to explain what she’s doing.
In one of her videos she explained: “Obviously the later at night that you go the less likely you are to run into employees and people in general. “It just makes it a little less awkward. It’s not my favourite thing explaining to people why I am looking through trash cans.
” She also suggested going at sunrise before the store opens, which means that you can go in the daylight during the summer months. Is it illegal to go dumpster diving? Dumpster diving is not technically illegal in the UK, as rubbish i.
