Dumpster Diving at Apartments - Alex Finds Something He Wanted!

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Hey y'all and welcome back to our dumpster diving channel! It was a beautiful day and we made the most of it by checking some local apartment complex dumpsters.
Alex is so excited to have found that double ring basketball hoop - he is going to take the hoops off their current backboard and design a new backboard of his own for them. We found that mini projector recently, and he can use that to cut out a new design. Now we just need to find some wood... it's so awesome to find things we've wanted for free in the trash! What a lucky day!
I'm also excited to share our ephemera project with y'all soon - we've been collecting papers, photographs, letters, and lots more for years now and have starting scanning them in order to digitize and share them! Stay tuned for that :)
As always, thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful day! Happy diving xoxo
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[@breafkast]

Hey y’all and welcome back! I talk a little about this at the end of the video, but we have loved collecting ephemera (vintage photographs, ticket stubs, postcards, etc.) from our dumpster dives over the years and decided to start a newsletter to be able to share it better with you all! If you want to sign up, head here - www.breafkast.com - the first email will be sent in February. Thanks so much for watching and we can’t wait to see you again soon for more dumpster adventures! Happy Friday xo

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

You have to put a pod in the kureig to work😅😅😅

[@prfreckle]

I have the same one. Fill the tank with water in the back then lift and close the lid in the front. It should turn on automatically and just press the big K button. I'll go right after that. No need for a k-cup.😊

[@countrygirlinpa8831]

@Breafkast ,You can buy reusable pods to use your own coffee for only a few dollars. Run some white vinegar through it full strength several, times and then some water. Mine is quirky and sometimes I need to unplug to clear a glitch then lift up and back down and press button with a cup under and it's fine.

[@alainegregory6860]

Put water and add a pod then should work.

[@bexodlum3463]

Signed up thankyou that be very interesting as I live in UK and it's against the law here to dumpster dive if you get caught it's big trouble because of the law on England in a effect you are stealing if you are dumpster removers it's classed not stealing because they taking dumpster to be emptied . If you go in it on. Some ones land where dumpster is it's classed as stealing like shops supermarkets places Iike that all food is sold off on cheap counter or goes out places to help people out for free simpler to your pantry idear in America.

[@rosemaryweber2102]

I remember the first day Alex accompanied you diving. He was so quiet and shy and hardly touched anything. Now he is a real champion diver. 🌹😊😊

[@julien2912]

I think he was mostly staying out of the camera/scenes to give Kelly the limelight. Not because he's shy about diving. They have said before that they had lots of experience dumpster diving together when they lived in their van and traveled through california a long time ago.

[@SassySue67]

Kelly, you have to fill the water reservoir before you try to test it. It won’t turn on if it’s empty. Once you fill it you can just run it with water to make tea or hot chocolate. You don’t need always need pods.

[@margiebrown7436]

I came here to say the same thing. 😂

[@kathleenmccoy]

I was going to say that too. Water

[@simplycrochet1430]

Agree 100%.

[@craftycreationsbykim587]

Came on here to say that.

[@kimtaylor7957]

There are pods that can be reused.

[@Monkeemama]

Hi guys!! 😊 I would LOVE to see more about how you repurpose items that you find. Try putting water in the Keurig. You can run water through without a K-cup. Also, those can be cleaned by running white vinegar through them. Sometimes they get gunked up from mineral deposits in the water and people just throw them out. Running vinegar through them a few times, then clean water can make them work like new again!!

[@lmp8932]

The small table would have been an easy fix if it was only the one wobbly leg (Glue & Screw), a quick sand and a new coat of whatever you like. Tht rocking chair was an antique, I would have had to save it, clean it upand reupholster the seat - leaving the springs in it and sand and recoat the wood. But then, I have a fair bit of spare time 🙂

[@roxannepruitt4024]

Yes I was saying same thing to my iPad but they left it

[@dianehenry6540]

Kelly, you are the MOST upbeat person and I always enjoy your channel. You and Alex are ABSOLUTE cuties!

[@conniedouglas2004]

I just have to encourage you to take more of the furniture. You don’t want it but I guarantee you someone will and you keep large items out of the landfill. Love y’all!♥️

[@marylowe7135]

Especially the solid wood items, sand them and stain or varnish and put it on market place, great way to make money.

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

You can buy the forever filters and just put your own coffee grounds in them You have to put water in it to test if it’ll work by hitting the start button and you can run it with just hot water

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

U forgot that u have to put a podcast in for it to woek

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

@@UsernameUnkwn21 i’m hysterically cracking up over “podcast” But no, I run my Keurig without a item in it just so hot water will flush through and clean it weekly

[@jeangorman5450]

Just thought I'd say, you may already know, prescription glasses can be donated to the Lions Club, often drop off at any ophthalmologist or optician's office. They can be re-used for people in need. Thanks for all you do to keep items out of the landfill

[@TheNesbittExperience]

That’s a presidential collectible! My fiancé’s mom worked in the White House, and he mentioned that your memorabilia may be sought after by collectors. Congrats!

[@brendaputman929]

Kelly put water in the Keurig and hold down the button for about 3 to 4 seconds make sure you have a cup under the dispense area.

[@pennyorlop7557]

My friends would love to clean up / refinish the chair. I work at an antique mall ❤

[@patriciarussell756]

You can get the refillable plastic Keurig cups and use any coffee you want in them. You also don't need to use a Keurig cup you can use it to dispense hot water for noodle cups

[@simplycrochet1430]

Agree !!

[@sonjacurry4473]

I have those cups & buy my favorite flavored coffee.

[@cjar8989]

I use one to make tea, or for hot water for oatmeal

[@faerionette]

Got7 is a k-pop group, and some of those items you found (member cards, stickers, etc.) can resell for good money! Might be worth researching! Great find!

[@tinacolecampbell]

it’s always great when the dumpsters provide something you want/need! Always enjoy y’all’s content! ❤

[@RachelLovesCheetahs]

1. The rocking chair only had one rocker, not two. So for everyone who wanted them to take it, it was not salvageable as a rocker. 2.The tail was a bit creepy. Furry? 3. I love dumpster ephemera and would love to see more. 4. As a fellow diver, one of my favorite things to do is rescue and repurpose items. I regularly find slashed clothes at Old Navy. I've repurposed so many of them- either sewing them into new clothes or embroidering where they were slashed to highlight the imperfection with a new design.

[@faeriesmak]

I was thinking that they found some furry garb as well!

[@kathyf5549]

I was thinking that the chair would be great for Halloween decor. since it looked so creepy and had the broken rocker. I have even seen people rig a small motor to them, so that they rock on their own.

[@dappyhappy773]

Once you've digitized the ephemera it's something that journal makers would buy!

[@susandavis6841]

Today I flipped two cast iron, bistro chairs from the condo dumpster across from my house. I did paint them, but they were in very good condition I flipped them for $50.

[@elissalee3057]

I appreciate yall thinking of other's ❤❤❤😊😊

[@cathifamjourney469]

Grab those pan lids. Someone may have broken theirs and be tickled to get one at a sale!

[@jmariew9966]

oh that rocker would make a great outdoor planter remove the springs or leave it and add large pot - I loved my one cup maker they have Kcups you put your coffee in you don't have to buy the throw aways. love what you do looking forward to seeing your finds.

[@pegs1659]

Sadly, it would probably fall apart after one season.

[@jmariew9966]

if you wax and seal the wood it would last -my 80 year old chair still sits on my friends porch. @@pegs1659

[@user-qp5dk3ji2s]

Hello! To my two favorite dumpster divers!😊

[@jeangreen9059]

The Kerig I believe that you have put water and a k cup before it will work. Looks new to me, Alex probably put the scratches on it stabbing the box to get it out of the dumpster...Just sayin'...By the way I love watching you two.

[@kimberlyheckler8453]

Kuerig comes with its own kcup, and you can put a tea bag in it and make a cup of tea. I make tea in mine all of the time. If you don't have the extra cup holder, you can purchase one. Put some water in the tank and press the power button.

[@marilynmcfann295]

Welcome back! I've been missing your always fantastic Dumpster Diving adventures! I admire you both. Your awesome team work. Your positive attitude. Your always finding good treasures for others or you can use. Your thoughtfulness in caring to dive into dumpsters. Saving perfectly all kinds good things. Saving it from the land fill. Hope your able to share more of your adventures soon. Been missing you both and Bones too. Thank you! ❤🎉❤

[@marilynmcfann295]

Love you guys and Bones too!❤❤❤

[@juliestevens5046]

As far as the Keurig being wasteful..you can actually purchase a little basket that fits in the pod slot and you can use coffee grounds to make coffee instead of using the pods. (In case you find one that works).

[@Jab17b00]

Yes! I love my reusable pods and it’s so much cheaper to refill with grounds than buying the k cups

[@ms.savagepbytheriver5066]

There’s an insert you can buy that takes the place of pods and you can use regular ground coffee and teas. No waste

[@katievickery8735]

If you still have it. Clean it up, and put water in the reservoir. Then hit the button to brew. If it works it will heat up water for you without the k cup. You can also buy a reusable kcup filter for your own coffee, tea, cocoa.

[@monarae4881]

I am sure someone has already mentioned putting water in the back, place a cup under the pod holder. Push the start button to see if it works. It won't work without water. Every Keurig I have ever had will work without a pod, but not without water. As always I love watching you guys. Great job!

[@coffee19837]

Kelly and Alex you both do such an awesome job on your videos hope you have a great weekend God bless you all 😊

[@shawnschmitz]

You can buy a reusable holder and use your own coffee grounds instead of buying/using K cups.

[@princessisabelipascua6872]

Nice hair cut kelly. It suits you. I like you so much coz you’re always smiling and laughing. You’re a kind and a positive person. Good luck to you and Alex❤

[@marilynmcfann295]

Add water to the Krug coffee maker.

[@sharongartner8497]

Love to watch you guys at dumpsters. Sometimes we find books n things for kids to play with

[@user-sl7xi3pf5n]

You have to put the parts in that coffee pot and you have to put water in it to see if it works works

[@anneallison5610]

Nice finds. Yes add water to the keurig. You can buy little reusable cups for your own coffee, we have one. Bones is so cute 2🐈‍⬛😃🇨🇦

[@jedaholmberg3211]

Pour 12oz water in back of on button and start it with cup underneath it. It doesn't work IMMEDIATELY so wait a minute before water drops in

[@Vee102100]

You guys should start collecting the aluminum cans. It wouldn't take much extra time and you could do a little recycling. Make a couple bucks and still feel good about the more uneventful dumpsters.

[@nolasurmanek7693]

The back of the soda posters could have been yard sale signs or painted on etc

[@julien2912]

Yes. I would really love to see you refurbish that basketball backboard with your new projector. That would be a really cool project to see you do step by step. Starting with taking off the hoops with tools that you might have found. Please point out during the whole video all the items you found that you are using or fixing during all the steps.

[@donnamenhenitt5957]

Hi guys. Good job. I really admire you two for saving so much usable stuff from the landfill. Its shocking what people throw able. Watching in the UK 🇬🇧

[@ajum89]

Appreciate that you guys make an effort in donsting to the right places such as that small thrift store that helps families. Otherwise, the big chain thrift stores have just become grifters.

[@abbyboo792]

Take those posters! They make great drop clothes for painting! My husband and I found a huge box of them and they come in so handy.

[@Dumpsterjumpingbeeanz]

I love finding old things that people have made in the past (sewing, art, baskets, and anything handmade) I feel like I have to save it! Thanks for what you do and thanks for the inspiration to dumpster dive and put them on video! Stay Safe

[@celestelacey812]

Have you ever considered doing Junk Journaling out of some of your vintage finds. They have some awesome ideas here on KZbin. You can use those charms and all kinds of stuff to make them. My niece is into making them and has introduced me to them.

[@Coco-ub8wc]

Alex's observations about items are so spot on. And very funny! Makes me laugh everytime 😊.

[@conniedouglas2004]

People at Ren. Faires use those animal tails. I’m so happy you’re going to start doing upcycles!!! As you know you can learn anything you need to know how to do on the internet . Happy upcycling♥️

[@JenTheTrashPanda]

Love watching ya'lls videos. Ya'll always find interesting things! Ya'll are one of the channels that have inspired me to become a dumpster diver myself and so I've been saving stuff for the last year. It's such a great feeling to be able to donate to my community the things I find. Ya'll have even inspired me to start my own channel to share my adventures! Love to ya'll and Bones!

[@stephaniestiffler4574]

You can get refillable coffee pods for the Keurig and use the coffee you like without the waste of those plastic pods.

[@mariwillalwaysgivethanks]

Hello Everyone! I found a beautiful rug for my LR; washed up well. A laundry basket that I turned into a nice recyclable bin. Your finds are always great for your next yard sale! It would cost a lot to refurbish that rocking chair for sure. But if someone has the materials and skills; it's really a lovely chair. I felt your pain Alex when wrestling with that bag; I have bruises near my rib cage when I fight the good fight with dumpster bags! 🤣

[@user-tz1fg7vb9i]

Hello Alex Kelly happy to see your video love you guys and bones keep your videos coming wouldn't miss them for the world god bless

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

The rocking chair 🪑,of ickabod crane 😂❤😂

[@donnabennett7764]

You have to put 1 cup of water in the reservoir. Do not need a k cup to see if itcworks. Try it. Don't throw it out

[@charwilliams4965]

You need to put water in it to find out if the coffee maker works

[@robindegraffenreid9056]

I bet that furniture especially the old rocker could have been restored by someone.

[@bonniebates683]

Don't toss the Kuerig. Wait until you can at least put a pod in it. I had the large one, and it didn't do anything until I loaded it.

[@saraheisenhuth4723]

The video where you found the Flat Stanley is how I found your channel, and I'm so glad I did! I searched KZbin for curb alert videos. You opened my world to dumpster diving! ♥️

[@sandiekaye5241]

Water Kelly...water! Put water in and see if it heats. Put a cup in front to catch the water.I am on the rocking chair crying crew. It was sound and could have been a jewel in the right hands.

[@elizabethb.4528]

I'm betting the Keurig works. It needs water and coffee to work. You can use a little Keurig refillable basket to use your own coffee so you don't have to use pods.

[@lisahaynes8259]

❤❤...Hello my beautiful most favorite couple of amazingly awesomest people ever on my youtubed😊😊..love you guys keep those awesome videos coming my way...I look for you guys (my friends)everyday❤❤

[@simplycrochet1430]

@breafkast Please do a follow up on the cute Keurig after reading all the comments. They make reusable cups, can use with tea or just hot water. Can be cleaned by running vinegar and water thru a couple cycles. Love your videos!

[@alanbirkner1958]

Hi Kelly and Alex, I got some brand new (still in the box) appliances and old books with a casual look in the dumpsters this week. Tina, Al's wife

[@basiliasantiago7746]

God bless you both 🙏 ❤️ 🙌

[@reneekeryger1839]

They make fill yourself pods . You wash them and add coffee to pod. I love my refillable pods.

[@jeanagee7579]

I hope someone does repurpose that rocking chair. It could be sanded,stained,& a new cushion.😊

[@om18190]

Missed you guys!! Glad you are back!

[@carlahead2851]

Hi guys! Great to see you!

[@lindatexas5906]

Love you guys, it's so nasty rummaging through dumpsters, but you make it look fun! And you find good stuff!

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

Your plans sound wonderful. Having a monthly or bi-monthly program about things of Interest would really be fun. Blessings as you find stuff for Everyone.. Keep up good work..

[@judylagasse3135]

That rocker with the spring seat, my god that was a ancient piece

[@michellestrong2071]

That coffee maker thing whatever you call it try adding water and see if that's why

[@marjane4344]

We love you and your dives. Put water in the tank area of Keurig then turn it on . I was given one and i too thought mine was a not working item.

[@shawnschmitz]

You need to put water and a k cup in the keurig to see if it works

[@kellyfunk4221]

I wouldn't throw it away until you try it with a K cup. They make a plain K cup that allows you to use your own coffee. They sell them at Walmart and Target. The big button you were pushing is the brew button, so it may need a K cup and a mug on it to work. Just thinking. Good luck!! Love your videos!

[@joycejasso9233]

That furry tail might be from a costume. Fun watching your dives!😊

[@ritahall8653]

Kelly, I have a little cup made out of rubber the size of a Keurig cup and you fill your own cup full. If you want it strong halfway if you want it mild mine came from Walmart I’m sure any Walmart target or Publix all have them.

[@velmaramos2543]

Goodmorning ,always nice to see ya .

[@ellenmoon1787]

That big coffee table would look fabulous re painted it was a very nice table shebie shake painted ,rocking chair was a great find also old ,you don't refinish furniture much do ya it's very pricey at the antique stores in that condition, well on with your haul ,

[@marilynmcfann295]

So good to see Bones! He is the cutest. ❤ Great haul. Was in hopes your coffee maker would work. Thought adding water to it. Might make a difference. With a pod. Who knows? Loved your video!❤❤

[@suzannagibson911]

That antique rocking chair was freakin cool

[@202kittykat]

Most coffee machines won’t work unless you have water in them and use a pod

[@Joyce57657]

I have a slimline keurig and it stopped working the first time we had to descale it. We got a free replacement then my husband watched a KZbin video, opened it up and easily reset it.

[@jackyjones8625]

Love the rocking chair. Lots of potential.

[@susanharrisbitohoney2793]

When I had a problem with my Keurig, they just told me to keep the old one and they sent me a new one. The old one started working fine later, so then I had two. I just buy the plastic empty Keurig cups and fill them with my own coffee instead of buying name brand Keurig cups.

[@Dee625625]

If the Keurig ran without water it would burn up. The fact that it did not run was a good thing - maybe a safety feature. I'm not familiar with how they work.

[@joyrainesjones3043]

You should have taken that rocker! Antique and you could have refinished it 😊

[@reneeoler5314]

Hi Kelly, I’ve been watching a long time and love your channel. I have always been curious about you alls art projects and crafts and would love to see that content ❤ Thanks for the videos and your passion about saving the planet 😊

[@kristinastephens8712]

I'm from Ohio and I love watching you guys dive.

[@alisonculley5906]

Hya from wet and windy wales, UK.. Loved your vid as usual!!!! Looking forward to seeing your new projects in the make, in the future.. Take care, and cherio for now..❤

[@rhiannonjones2006]

Loved the cat tail at the reveal hahaha

[@mariespottswood9296]

You have to put water in the tank and put a k-cup in before it will light up

[@j4d7s8]

I love your jean jacket Kelly, I’ve always wanted one like that.

[@veronicabraunstorfer4133]

I just love,love you two iam in Queensland Australia wish you were closer I would love to join you ❤️ I am 78yrs old a bit to old love you kids God Bless you two much love from Veronica

[@krissyraymond7067]

You have to have a kcup in it most of the time in it...and that residue is the way the plastic looks

[@amyraw]

They make refillable kcups! 🎉 It knows it there is no water and won’t work unless it has water and a kcup in it.

[@sapphireblu76]

I love your ideas for sharing more personal finds. Can't wait to see!

[@loishordge4790]

You can go to the dollar tree and get a cup to put coffee in that fix the machine and then put water in the back and try it out. Before you though it away

[@1dunwentnutz]

Too bad you didn't take the old rocker. It is done in a style that was very popular from about the 1800's to the 1930's. I have one that was the same style as the one there. I put forty dollars into it and about four hours doing a light sand and reinforced and glued the joints. Brought me $450. The Keurig won't work without water and they make reusable coffee filters that fit almost all coffee makers.

[@samwilliamson1697]

Enjoy your videos keep them coming, east coasters 😊

[@robynforman1978]

Scanning the pieces for collage.