Dumpster Diving at Student Apartments - Decor, Clothing, Sealed Food, and More!

Hi y’all and welcome back to another dumpster diving adventure! We ventured on to the college campus to see what the students were throwing out - we found some incredible things in the trash like home decor, clothing & shoes, dorm room supplies, sealed food, and literal money!
Since the filming of this video the college has put out the big haul away dumpsters, so stay tuned for some unreal upcoming dives!
As always, thank you so much for watching and I hope you have a wonderful day! Happy diving and movin' on!
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[@breafkast]

Another awesome adventure dumpster diving at the student apartments!! The students are in full swing of move out and we can't wait to share more with y'all :) Since filming this video, the BIG dumpsters have been put around campus !! so stay tuned for lots more videos to come. Thanks so much for watching and we really hope you enjoy!

[@lolaottinger3038]

Let’s hope we don’t get rain on Sunday which WFAA has said is a possibility. 😊

[@lolaottinger3038]

You should take those headphones, I had small speakers that got tangled up in my bedding and I put them in the washer and dryer and they still worked!!!!😂😂😂

[@annettejones7777]

You left the oval blue container on the first stop. Those come from Dollar Tree, but they're awesome. I use those and the bigger sized ones everywhere!

[@lolaottinger3038]

Kelley, I have a suggestion, at some point in your video if you’d ask us to subscribe it might benefit us both, I used to watch a lady shop at Aldi (I am old and alone and watching people shop is what my life has become!😂😂😂) but she would always mention subscribing near the end of her video, and the reason I mentioned this is because I noticed yesterday that a mower/lawn care guy has 2 + m subscribers, and you guys are so cute you should also have way more! I often watch videos that I don’t subscribe to simply because I don’t always think to do it and the owner hasn’t reminded me to. And yesterday I saw that one channel I watch has just gotten their plaque for 10m….family with 5 kiddos and dad is a heart surgeon, mom is a sahm. I think they only do shorts. 😊

[@Southern61678]

just so you know the one mac and cheese meal he picked up they do not come frozen. they are out on shelfs by all the mac and cheese box's

[@einat1622]

Those were quarters! It blows my mind people throw money away! (not even dimes or cents). Obviously items too, but MoNeY !

[@JustMe-ww6fi]

I homeschool and my daughter is 6th grade and we are studying environmental waste so it happened that a neighbor moved out and we were once again stunned at the awesome usable even tagged and brand new things just tossed 😮( detergent, can foods, trash bags, Tupperware full of knives, on and on ) so we researched our local landfill for her assignment and it's truly never ending and so upsetting at what people just toss even when perfectly good 🤔🤨 well, you guys do a great job at helping keeping some from the landfills and also helping your community 👍👍🌟🌟 we try to do the same

[@kimberlyj.stornello8828]

U of M is recycling student move out trash!!!The students are giving away more because they know it is going to charities!!!!,Finally,recycling is catching on ❤TY for what you do!!!!

[@PatriciaBrown-gv6zt]

The little fish in a bag came off a pair of earrings. I have them. 😂

[@ericayres2994]

Wow can you actually imagine how much money has been thrown in the trash. Mind boggled 😮😅

[@breafkast]

It's so wild to think about! We find pennies alot, but this college move out we've been finding larger sums of coins. It's baffling!

[@ericayres2994]

@@breafkast it is baffling I know it's not accurate I'm sure it way more but Google says 68 million in coins are thrown out yearly and that's coins not cash.

[@camlawn]

Great Idea Materials are picked up by U-M Ann Arbor MI Waste Management Services, sorted, and donated to local non-profit organizations.

[@dawnconner6123]

ok. anything electric that has gotten wet will still work as long as you LET IT DRY COMPLETELY BEFORE PLUGGING IT IN. put a heater/blower to it for a week, and if its something that opens up open it. itll dry much better. cell phones rescued from a river might still work if allowed to dry completely as long as theyre not underwater for a year.

[@collettemchugh9495]

I hate seeing food go to waste, I'm thankful that you and Alex save them for those less fortunate well done, I live in a small town in northern ireland and if skips where available to dive I'd do it not many homeless in my town but when I see a homeless person I buy them a sandwich and a drink rather than give the person money so they buy drink instead.

[@pegs1659]

That little goldfish in the bag is so cute. I kind of think people who throw money away on purpose have never needed anything. Spoiled? The towel was probably in the mini fridge to catch any water from the freezer thawing. These were great finds!!!!! Hi Bones!😻

[@kathyf5549]

I think that the goldfish is an earring or necklace. I have earrings like that.

[@awbuckit]

@breafkast The pole you found with the net on it is for Lacrosse. Keep it. It's great for scooping smaller items out of the dumpster. Items that the grabber just won't grab onto. I keep one in my car.

[@kikihammond5326]

What a blessing rescuing food for the little food pantry

[@lenettasmith-murray2145]

Alex you always walk with a spring in your step which is so cute.

[@SoleildePerez]

Ho, come on! Who throws money in the trash? Incredible! Good haul, you two! ❤❤❤

[@happydays59]

Students who haven't had to earn their own living.

[@savagecatz]

Greedy individuals, sadly

[@jocook174]

Another great student move out dive. I look forward to the “move out “ too. So neat all stuff you find.

[@maureenwright7001]

Hi, if you have wet tech like headphones etc you can dry them out by putting them in a bag with rice. The rice absorbs all the moisture in the tech. If you have a blocked connector on a phone use blutak to remove debris. 😊

[@ShettikkaWoods-jl8iq]

Sealed food thrown away 😔 wasteful 😢..these time's where many can benefit from them ❤ blessings 😁

[@tammybride1453]

WOOP WOOP great days of finding treasure!!!!!

[@elizabethcrooms2006]

And so it begins! Best of luck living through it. So wasteful, just hurts my heart!!!

[@Orangesherbz]

Watching this on the morning of food drive day at the post office in the town I live in. We collect several thousands of pounds of food for our local food bank today and the customers get a thank you card with a deal at a local restaurant. Thank you for saving all that food from the dumpsters! There's definitely someone out there that will appreciate having it.

[@marilynmcfann295]

Bones is precious. You both are so blessed to adopt Bones. And Bones is blessed to be with you both. Bones is truly "sweet." Give Bones a love hug from me.❤

[@Lissa-eh5bg]

I still can't believe how wasteful we are as a country. So much good clothing and food.headed for the landfill. I'm happy that you sell the clothing and make some money. Happy hunting for more treasures.

[@vickiefraser4341]

Kelly maybe consider resuming all denim even if it’s not wearable. People are always looking for used denim to repurpose.

[@suzyboyleanderson6945]

I take ripped jeans cut out the pockets for to craft with and use the material for either quilt blocks or Barbie doll blue jeans

[@votrolacres8526]

Another great diving video! That “racquet ball thing” looks like a lacrosse stick. 👍🇨🇦

[@nataliek6626]

I was gonna say it's lacrosse, not raquetball!

[@michelladaugherty3618]

Yes that is a lacrosse stick!

[@Coffeecup.0110]

The tiny fish in the pet store bag is adorable! 😊😊😊

[@saleemahfareed4495]

Awesome dumpster diving thanks for sharing 💜💙😊 27:02

[@alanbirkner1958]

Hi, I look in a couple of indoor dumpsters. I found a beautiful vase today. I took 8 tee shirts to Salvation Army today because I got some nicer ones given to me. I'm 74, so I don't need many things. Tina, Al's wife

[@suzyboyleanderson6945]

The towel was probably in the fridge when they defrosted it

[@cecilleander77]

Good morning have a nice Saturday..❤❤❤ fr Philippines🐈‍⬛🐈

[@margaretmuniz5715]

Nice treasure hunting bones so cute he always welcome you back home 🐈❤

[@dianehenry6540]

Another use for Magnesium Citrate is it helps to "go."

[@JustinDoesASMR25]

2:18 those velveetas pasta meals are not ever frozen they are a pantry item it was just wet from the rain they go into the pantry and you heat them up for a minute in the microwave I have like 5 of those in my pantry lol they are delicious

[@JenniferTaul-le7sk]

Love to watch college move out time

[@user-be7kv1sg1m]

You always save the best celebrity for last, Love seeing Bones!

[@rhondaokuly111]

I used to clean at a college and the amount of waste would boggle your mind! On move out day if they didn't want to bother packing it they just threw it away . Kept my kids in clothes the entire time I worked there lol!!!

[@dayleeesler4380]

I can’t believe you left the white desk!

[@ritahasz7352]

Bones is just adorable 🥰

[@TruBr1t]

Bones is such a cutie melts my heart when I see him.Brilliant job yet again 😊😊😊😊😊😊❤

[@olganazario4247]

Great video and good finds. I love to see Bones. He is so handsome❤ Have a great and Happy Mothers Day weekend. You are a Cat Mom now!!!❤😻🐾♥️🐾🥰😍

[@sandraobrien1050]

Who throws away money? That's so strange. Great dive! Love college move out videos.

[@pixelssixty2145]

Thank You Kelly and Alex for another worthwhile "dive" . Love little Bones. Reminds me of Canadian Folk Artist Maud Lewis paintings of black cats.

[@carmenlabarge8495]

I'm amazed at how wasteful college students and parents are! I am so glad you dive. Way to go!

[@chriscoleman6956]

Love all the jewelry ❤️

[@debbietanner9172]

Yay! Move out time. Treasures are coming!❤

[@pamd4068]

Great Dive. I like the end where you were going through everything. That was kind of fun to see what was in there. Cool beans.

[@dianecurry3552]

I put wooden sticks slid down in the hollow parts of those plastic drawers , makes them more sturdy , "cut to fit

[@dianecurry3552]

I think the towel was put to soak up water ?

[@dawnvaughn9803]

The red silicone thing that says popcorn is for making microwave popcorn using your own popcorn kernels. Good haul today!!!

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Nice job y'all 👍🤓👍....bones wants that can of tuna👍❣️🐾🐾❣️👍

[@maxinejordan9609]

Wow lots of clothes. You really scored a bunch. Love the song birds so pretty in the morning.

[@MoonRaven777]

You guys found some great stuff again! The money in that bag..that is unbelievable..do people now even throw money into the garbage? I can barely wait for the students to move out! Those videos are the best!😄

[@kylielangelbin6596]

Coins are useful for upcoming garage sale!

[@margiejoshore4838]

Hi Kelly an Alex you both got a lot of great items today on your dive today,way to go ,have a blessed day

[@janethagen536]

I enjoy all of your videos, but college move out always surprises me. I'm so happy that you save so much from the landfill, but I'm so sad to see what people throw away! Money? Come on!!! Thanks for what you do! ❤

[@kellyliferos8332]

He's so adorable. I want him.

[@coffee19837]

Very cool finds. Bones is so cute and adorable. I enjoy watching your videos you all do such a great job😊. God bless you all

[@cindyhoelderle946]

Hey Kelly how you doing, it’s good to watch you blog. I love that. You two-find the simplest things out of others trash. I would love to do this myself but I’m not well and can’t walk real good. It is getting better but slow. Again I’ll be watching you and laugh ting at the two of your comedy.❤️❤️❤️

[@nantzlynn77]

My favorite time of year! You’re off to a good start! Hey, they even tipped you 🤣

[@GinaKayLandis]

Nice haul! Bones' tail is so curled over his back! 1st cat I have seen like that - I hope it means Bones is very happy! Love seeing you and Alex out diving. ❤

[@breafkast]

He has a very unique tail.. even the vets say so! Thanks so much for watching ❤

[@cathifamjourney469]

Maybe the big dumpsters are all in the tornado areas for debris? Still found some usable items, nice!

[@paulorourke4315]

Hi guys! Big hello from Ireland

[@Indie5]

Continue to ❤ you guys the best! 🌴 🦩👍

[@Indie5]

I adopted my own Bones 🐈‍⬛ 3 months ago (1yr old)because of your adorable Bones......thanks for the idea Alex & Kelly! ☺ 🌴

[@SM-wr8ld]

I'm interested in buying some of the jewelry. I can't imagine how awful that water felt on you! I bet you thought it was bottom juice at first and then was so relieved that it wasn't! Lol. Keep making these videos! I'm addicted and love them! Tell Bones I love him and he's very handsome!

[@user-xd5wj2wo7q]

wow amazing friend from the pilipis❤

[@roselinlila4336]

Awwwww bones is so so cute❤❤❤❤

[@desireejames1538]

You can use that black drawer for a container

[@carolevans2714]

Thanks for the awesome video! Love that you show Bones most episodes. 😻

[@anneallison5610]

Great finds Kelly & Alex., I liked the green bracelet. Awesome food score.& lots of clothes Have a great weeken nice to see bones 🐈‍⬛🐾d 😀🇨🇦

[@jenniferbulizak9772]

He so cute love black kitty’s

[@shannonhinton3907]

Yay just sat down for a late night snack and see your video posted ❤❤❤

[@HookingGoodCreationsbyTinaC]

I’ve been looking forward to college move out so I can see all the items that you two find. Happy diving 😊

[@kikifotinou232]

Love your video's, your positive attitude is so refreshing. Love from Veria Greece 😍😍😍

[@user-gx4hc4kf1i]

Alex and Kelly are respectful to each other awesome

[@cherylross2718]

The stick with the net on it is for Lacrosse, Canada’s national summer sport.

[@pegeen7996]

Always love moving out day!!

[@kmccoy1601]

BONES 🦴!!! Y’all found a lot of great stuff, especially it being only for an hour and a half!!! Blessings and Peace ✝️❤️

[@suzyboyleanderson6945]

I usually keep one of those kits with all the burn kits, bandaids etc in my car when I go somewhere

[@annetterye2615]

Hello you two ,happy to come alone to see what treasures you may find ,kind regards from uk.

[@marilynmcfann295]

Another awesome dumpster dive video! Great finds. Thank you for all your effort in saving all the goodies you find from land fill. Appreciate what you do. Amazing the coins you found thrown-away. My gosh.

[@sallykushmaul1393]

You both are so cute. In my younger years, I got so much good stuff from students Apts.

[@cherylburkitt9722]

Yay! Fun. All the snacks. Great haul ❤😊

[@dawnlindgron5570]

I lived on those while in college , quick to make no dishes LOL

[@laurajames4981]

Great food rescue

[@AvelinaAustin]

Happy to see you two diving for usable items.

[@rockersfromaz3001]

I would love to see the jewelry you found. That looked like a good haul too 🫠👍 Could you possibly show that!? 😊

[@dlday7821]

I always enjoy your reactions to items you find. Good video ❤

[@louisethomas2191]

Hi Kelly and Alex love your vlogs Louise in Scotland ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@dorisrougvie1793]

Great day for goodies 😊

[@kaygibson4418]

Oh Bones you are so beautiful. So happy you found a great family with the kids❤❤❤❤❤❤ great finds😊

[@dliles773]

Great finds Enjoy your strawberries

[@nellieb4252]

Love your move out hauls. Wish I could be there to help you two! Best of luck this year. ♥️❤️🩷

[@cathyl.......]

I wondered how you and Alex have been during the bad weather

[@breafkast]

It has stormed a lot here recently but it’s clear skies right now!

[@marisolcanodehenriquez8694]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@breafkast]

Thank you for watching!

[@user-xx9kq2pv8r]

Ya’ll r so funny & I love watching all your videos! & I absolutely love Bones❤️

[@patriciasiefert7140]

Great finds! Good thing you went!

[@WhitneyMurray-dh8xi]

Still take the wet stuff. The electronics still work!!

[@azzamarwan5476]

Awesome finds and good items thank you for sharing ❤🎉 I enjoyed the video,be safe and happy ❤🎉❤🎉

[@lindacaslake3060]

I LOVE BONES. I HAVE A BLACK CAT ALSO. HER NAME I AMY.

[@WAK387]

That was absolutely the bottom of the storage drawer system.

[@florencehodges-moore2909]

Well done you guys worth going out for looking forward to more diving take care xxxx