WHAT PEOPLE THROW AWAY Dumpster Diving - Trash Picking

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[@ZefTillDeath8878]

Pete's dumpster diving tip of the day: "Petco never disappoints, most of the time."

[@thepicker9079]

Pete i love knowing someone out in this world loves hunting for items just as much as i do, Even though i make plenty of money online selling items i am still out dumpster diving pretty much every week even if its only for a few minutes. No mater what people think its a great way to find stuff and its free so who could complain. Love the videos Pete i really appreciate your time you put into them. Thanks

[@reillycraig7313]

It never fails to amaze me what kind of things people are willing to throw away without any thought.

[@connieflanagan2258]

I love these dumpster diving vids. In my town its against city ordinance to get in a dumpster. Most of them are locked up anyway! I like to watch Taco Stacks also. Reminds me of the good ole days!!!

[@susangarcia6233]

Lobby against your insane town "ordinance." Dumpster-diving has helped to solve major crimes, such as the Utah Hi Fi Store Murders, when some kids found a handbag and I.D. in a dumpster, which turned out to belong to one of the murder victims. It was the first big break for the police in solving the crime. The second argument is to keep all that stuff out of the town landfill. It's immoral to send usable/recyclable goods to the landfill. Fight it. Don't let the little town tyrants get away with a "rule" like that! It's insane.

[@Thedarkbunnyrabbit]

The mystery of the TJ Maxx stuff is easily solved - it was behind the LA Fitness Gym. What happened is that someone went in with their gift bag of stuff to work out, left it in their locker and then went home without picking it up. In the morning, LA Fitness empties out any lockers that have stuff in it, because they're not meant for overnight storage. It just so happened that person didn't come back for their stuff in time before it was thrown out.

[@junkman8742]

Thedarkbunnyrabbit. That's great customer service

[@anykinerandomnesstv808]

Reminds me of when I was a custodian. Surprising what you find & what people try to ditch @ the airport.

[@Ty_Blunt]

I like this vid man, shows that the barriers to entry for eBay reselling are basically non-existent. Anyone with a smartphone can start!

[@86nicolek]

Great job with putting both camera clips together - nice work!!! I personally love dumpster diving. Such a trill

[@86nicolek]

Thrill

[@beyond2600]

I can’t explain it but I love watching you dumpster dive, Pete

[@timsworld9342]

Me to every other human: forget i exist for the next 27 minutes thank you! LoL

[@RTC_Raven]

Should have kept the big blue storage container to put all you small finds in .

[@Connie_my1flippinglife]

Maybe the TJMaxx clothes were a gift (silver bag) and someone threw their gift in the dumpster. That would explain why the prices were cut off. Great video!

[@mr.swirly1557]

Connie/my1flippinglife, Prices are cut off so you don’t find them and attempt to present them for a return

[@urgefann77]

very grateful recipient...

[@markholbrook3949]

I remember years ago when I was a teenager we found a dumpster loaded with new merchandise. To make a long story short we found out employees were stealing from store by loading up trash barrels with product and then when they had to go to dumpster as part of their job they would dump stolen goods into dumpster with trash. then come back to dumpster when store was closed and load up the stolen goods...

[@hrpickinstuff]

Pete be careful man. People throw away hypodermic needles. I know someone that was stuck by one in a trash bag.

[@NuMBERNYC]

HR Pickinstuff absolutely, it happen to a friend of mine

[@matrixcmitech]

Thanks for taking us along on the adventures! 2 camera operations? Going Pro!

[@glendafromaustralia1625]

Your funny in a sweet way Pete and I don’t think you realise it. You forgot about smoking for few minutes in that dumpster. You got stuck into it Your lingo adds to your character too. Australia 🌞🌞

[@SB-000]

Love the dumpster diving! Finally!!!!!

[@TreasureHustlers]

AWESOME FINDS! IT'S CRAZY WHAT STORES THROW AWAY! WISH WE COULD FIND STUFF WITH TAGS FRICKIN SWEET!!

[@rodola647]

excellent diving with high difficulty :-) you haven't lost your touch

[@Cindy7777777]

Wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Pete, I love the stuff you find in the dumpsters!!! I cannot believe someone left that, in great condition, sled!!! Thanks for taking the time to share with all of us!!

[@2ndhanddaisy]

I always grab those fabric bags whenever I see them. Especially at yard sales. I use them at Flea markets. They are great for wrapping ceramics, way better than newspaper, and when the custumor buys something expensive or heavy, I give them the bags :-)

[@neithxr]

Styrofoam coolers might be good shipping material.

[@fmbighair]

MatteThrift yer cute

[@Backertothegrave]

Killer find lucky brand in a really common size, wow this country wastes so much.

[@ldg508]

When pete says perfect he sounds like the guy on the Mortal Combat video game

[@davefrey5998]

Maybe the tags were cut so they can"t be returned for money or store credit?

[@AreaCode514]

USA #1 in the World when it comes to Wasting !

[@bigjoe7184]

Actually Japan is wise guy

[@MinoritiesRlazy]

Actually China and India are number 1 polluters. It’s not even close as a matter of fact. Africa also produced a lot of waste. Basically white people recycle while everyone doesn’t

[@k.stacey7389]

I’ve worked plenty of places where the vendors would have to throw away outdated merch. They could not give it away, some tax reasons or whatever. Usually they cut the tag or sharpied an x over the package and left it by the dumpster. They technically couldn’t give it to employees but that didn’t stop us from “helping” take the trash out... to our cars, haha.

[@Sandis8100]

So crazy that people throw out new clothing!

[@martinmang1]

Love the vintage sled u pick up that was a great find

[@icouldntthinkofanamesoicho7569]

Protip, if you don't wanna throw up NEVER open those coolers lol

[@susangarcia6233]

That sled was a great, amazing find! It's unbelievable what these stores throw away. Imagine that sled being buried in the town landfill, for no reason other than a store employee's laziness and lack of concern for the environment and recycling. It would have been still useful even for parts or even re-purposing! It's crazy to throw all this stuff away. Only in the USA. Personally I would pick up those nails, too, and all screws/hardware. Put them in a bulk bin and use them in the shop, too, rather than buying nails.

[@specialedandrew7331]

I like your dual camera action

[@OfficialSeth]

I've watched a lot of your dumpster diving videos and probably got the most excited when you found the Calvin Klein stuff.

[@lindazaleski9777]

The tags thing could because they won't accept it back in their store because of a defeat or it is old merchandise.

[@janicebird610]

I've gone a couple of times, but found mostly boxes and packing materials. Good scores for you! And really enjoyed riding along with you! Thanks!

[@DD_LetTheDogsOut]

*Litter is good for absorbing spills and odors. *Plastic totes, even without lids, are good for collecting items in the vehicle...may be useful afterwards in the shop or garage. *Catchy tune!

[@dan9222scandiguy]

Nice finds! I would have taken the sheets of bubble wrap.

[@tjv323]

Chewing on plastic to curb the cigarette craving :DD

[@why-why-whywhywhy]

Lesson to all other resellers here should be that if you bust your tail like *Mr. Craigslist Hunter* does & I mean this with all due respect to him, then you yourselves can find a lot of the same kind of goodies that he does, as well. Btw, I hope that those Lucky Brand jeans might have fit you, my friend. Because from someone who already owns a pair, they really are top notch quality. And not to mention, comfortable as all get up, as well. Cheers !!!

[@susangarcia6233]

Your icon looks like Chief Know-a-Homa of the Atlanta Braves from back in the pre-PC days, when times were fun and race could be talked about openly with a sense of humor. It didn't "offend" anybody, because it was great. If anything, we kids respected Indians even more!

[@dmz8983]

the flex this guy has when he drops the trunk for a little ass bag lol. love it...shit i'd wash and wear that shit...aint no shame in that. good shit man...

[@robinjohnson2749]

Pete I have never heard of dog litter and the clothes in that silver bag might of been stolen loved the video

[@aletamarquez1240]

Love the dumpster diving videos!!

[@magicmatt1969]

LOL @ 23:42 "unless there's some shanagons going on".

[@autumnlawson4953]

It's probably so no one can return them in the store. I just found your KZbin channel today and now I can't stop watching your DD videos lol.

[@neurosis333]

Here is my theory on the TJ Maxx clothes: A guy that is cheating on his wife/girlfriend received those clothes from his mistress as a gift, and he knew that he couldn't bring them home because he knew that his wife/girlfriend would know that he didn't buy them himself due to his normal style choices....especially the exotic underwear AND that they were in a GIFT BAG. So he threw them out on his way home.

[@susangarcia6233]

Then give them to the homeless or some youth group for their raffle sales.

[@monikamir1]

Nobody is going to give a gift with tags attached.

[@laptopdroptop9457]

I remember Dumpster diving as a kid some awesome memories

[@dorothymerrell6091]

That sled reminds me of the sled I had when I was a kid. It was a Flexible Flyer and in the winter we would go to the park where they had this big hill and ride down.

[@tomlangley8852]

@15:43 Thats an Erin Doorknob Jig- Used to drill the knob holes and deadbolt holes in doors.

[@Luisextrememma]

23:43 lol looks like someone didnt like the gift someone gave them.

[@grizzlybeardave611]

Thought the same thing....

[@susangarcia6233]

From mistress and couldn't take it home to wife?

[@Aiden-kk2tf]

Luis Reyna that shit had me dead AS FUCK

[@lisamarsha7521]

Fun video. Lots of useful things and some nice sale items.

[@alexandermatthews145]

UPDATE Pete's family left him and he also lost the Shop and Ruby flew away. Hang in there Pete life will get better 😂 🤣

[@joycescott6066]

Pete : Always grab Styrofoam coolers then donate to cat rescues who make winter homes out of them for Milos homeless cousins 🐱💞✌

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

Wow, that's a great idea. I'd never thought of that before. Thanks!!

[@mr.swirly1557]

My favorite videos of yours. In fact it’s how I originally found you way back when

[@irinasmirnoff]

Who knew those red bags would be so valuable now when there’s a ban on plastic bags in stores 😅

[@Bianca20-20]

Thanks Pete! That was so much fun and I really love your dumpster diving videos. You found some good stuff. Especially the sled looks really cool. Definitely money to be made on your finds. Sad you forgot the fishing rod, but that happens. Think the clothing were a gift to someone and he didn't like it or couldn't bring it home. Maybe a guy cheating on his wife, got this from his affair and didn't want it to be found by his wife. Would be sad, but really looks like this could be the reason. Definitely a gift because of the gift bag. Good you found them. Hope you do more dumpster diving videos in the future. It's always fun and entertaining. :)

[@davidharris4030]

The box of bags are perfect for your store. The clothes is definitely strange and the other stuff is money in your pocket. All that stuff is sellable or useable.

[@angelshine64]

Nice video, good finds :) , but you forgot the blue tape :(

[@morecm3322]

great video, good luck with stop smoking.

[@eagleflight7501]

I thought Rick Harrison was the cheapest pawn store owner but this guy's got him beat big time wtf lol

[@DumpsterMarcus]

good video and scores!!

[@MakingEndsMeet_JudysStopNShop]

I love the dumpster diving videos! Thanks :)

[@RCichard]

LOL - They must be using these coolers to transport somthing that needs to stay cold.... yah dont say LOL! Nice observation :P But for real, thanks for sharing man!! Came across your channel on accident and been watching more and more every day! KEEP THEM COMING!!

[@SlickGokuBaby]

They probably cut the tags to prevent someone trying to return merchandise they threw in the dumpster. Some people would dumpster dive then walk around the front and return the items without cutting the tags...

[@Reemotv]

Jonathan M , how can you do that without a receipt?

[@susangarcia6233]

The country is full of liars, meth users, and dirtbags, with endless sob-story excuses when it comes to trying to cheat and steal from businesses. Try working in big-box retail for several years and learn about the "American public."

[@patriciamorrill2348]

Peter, why do you park so far away from the dumpsters? I pull up next to them. more convenient

[@joycescott6066]

patricia morrill I think it looks more shady if you park on top of them looks like your doing something wrong . If you park further away and act proud and like your doing nothing wrong it looks better . Taco Stacks and Mom the EBAYER do this also . Just looks better . mom even banters with whoever comes up on her.

[@DirkVomEck]

Where I come from it is forbidden to "steal" trash^^

[@davidm218]

Thanks for sharing Pete. New subscriber here. Hello from Northern Ireland mate 👍👍👍👍. Look forward to joining your live video chats .

[@dan9222scandiguy]

I did a bit of dumpster diving today. I found dozens of excellent boxes for vcr/dvd combos at of all places Barnes & Noble. They were very cleat too! It's worth the trip if you have one near you.

[@johnnymac1580]

The second video I’ve seen you test a skill saw, please be careful when you set it down sometimes the guard gets stuck and they will kick back on you!

[@hiro0500]

Pete, i love your dumpster videos

[@grizzlybeardave611]

Forgot the fishing-pole you put too the side.....

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

It was the one that got away...

[@Desertoasisstudios]

Anybody want lettuce !! Classic

[@VegasAlien1]

You should bring a heavy duty trash grabbing tool. Would save you from having to climb in a lot of times.

[@denimlabels7315]

You must have to most amazing inventory of boxes and packing materials :)

[@mandoky1647]

Just a heads up Allied Waste is normally just garbage not store dropped items.

[@SuperBunnys]

22:35 I bet a worker of that store threw those clothes away for himself so he can pick it up after work. The worker after work: "Hey! Wtf is my loot?" -You have been looted by the Craigslist Hunter. Lmao I'm dumb

[@dianewallace5627]

Love your humor!

[@Sandis8100]

Good finds

[@monikamir1]

Increíble!

[@jackpotdigger834]

your the man pete!!!! all that succes and still didnt gaved up the dumpster much respect for that i like alll your video but the dumpster diving ones are my favorite dont give up the good work thanks

[@MikeGush.]

USPS guy is like, "Surely this guy isn't making videos about looking through bins...."

[@rimotivri]

uw topics are awsome. Cool.

[@Zippee2020]

You forgot the fishing rod!

[@henryhustlerresellersvlog5118]

Nice finds Pete amazing video!

[@Ricopolico]

Pete, I love the Desert Tan color of your new truck, but my buddy, Chuck the Bodyman, calls it "No-See BeIge".

The tags are cut so they cannot be returned or resold. You're lucky that's all that was cut. I used to work for a major high end retailer years ago and we were not allowed to donate or throw out anything good. We had to actually cut into and destroy the item so it could not be reused. It was a shame. The manufacturer would give a full credit on destroyed items and only a partial on donated.

[@thedeafgenius]

I understand why some of them lock their garbage bins but at the same time, its silly because when people come and dumpster dive, they are saving the store money since the stores do have to pay for the use of garbage bins plus garbage removal.

[@thedeafgenius]

But I guess this point was moot since the garbage removal is preset and they have pay either way.

[@Spacetime215]

It’s more so people don’t dump trash into their bins.

[@susangarcia6233]

The number one argument is that dumpster-diving is VALUABLE for solving crimes, as in the Utah Hi Fi Store Murders. Some kids found a handbag and I.D. that belonged to one of the victims, which helped solve the crime. It should be encouraged. Even the homeless have found BODIES in dumpsters. It's important to find criminal evidence BEFORE it gets packed down in the landfill. The second argument is to keep all of these useful goods OUT of the landfill! That's important. The stores and slimy politicians have no argument that will over-ride these two benefits of dumpster-diving. It should be legal and encouraged nation-wide!

[@deztroyer76]

Are there any dumpsters that you consistently find bubble wrap in?

[@happyhandylife4101]

CVS, Bealls Outlet, and Pier One are places I reliably find bubble wrap. CVS in particular throws out some really nice big-bubble bubble wrap regularly.

[@deztroyer76]

HappyHandyLife My CVS’s keep their dumpsters locked. Never heard of Bealls. I try Pier One.

[@happyhandylife4101]

Bealls is everywhere in FL, but maybe not in other areas? Also, Ulta throws out a lot of bubble wrap, but sometimes there is makeup and hair stuff on it because they open up their bottles before they trash them. If you can find it on a day when they don't dump other products it's really nice bubble wrap and there is usually a lot of it.

[@deztroyer76]

HappyHandyLife yep, Ulta has been my main source, very hit and miss, but I need to find some others. Maybe furniture stores.

[@NuMBERNYC]

May someone please answer? If you find items in the dumpster and sell them on eBay, how do you generate a proof receipt (how much you paid for the item) when it comes time for income tax?

[@joycescott6066]

NuMBERNYC yea even at thrift store if you cash out when closing the employees are carrying many large store bags to their cars . Yes they could of payed for it but I think not 😝✌

[@melh.3548]

Can't dumpster dive in my neck of the woods. They have fencing completely around their trash cans with locks :(

[@susangarcia6233]

Then negotiate with the manager and make an appointment. Like Pete, don't give up, ever.

[@Reemotv]

I IN NO WAY WILL TOUCH DIRTY UNDERWEAR IN THE TRASH. EVEN WITH GLOVES.

[@dbcooper6462]

Sportsbrainiac35 lol i know right

[@heartlandranchtv4943]

They were unused still in original packaging.

[@gotohellenwaite6371]

With the gift bag and cut tags from TJ Max probably a gift that someone wanted to get cash back on and couldn’t so they threw the stuff away.

[@martinmang1]

Looks like someone just dumped a bunch of stuff in that one dumpster

[@68camarorsss33]

martin pattison that’s typically what dumpsters are for

[@justindefalco6998]

Yes! Almost sandwich time! Thnx Pete!

[@outofthenorm7292]

I had a sled like that, in 1964.

[@Moose19]

this lifestyle always looked so great to me i wish i lived somewhere it'd be viable.

[@RetroGearFix]

Why did you change the title ? Anyways ....thanks for sharing man !

[@ottoman247]

Irwin Tool is a jig for installing door knobs on door slabs

[@felixsheldon2707]

Dumpster Diving my fav

[@KJ19967]

Pete, you are awesome

[@sharonmcandrews2482]

Pete, it was a gift bag. Someone didn't like the gift.