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New MessageWhat stores do YOU Dumpster Dive at? (modified 0 times) dbdb
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I was wondering,
In my area there are not a lot of places to dumpster dive at. So where do you guys go?
Is it ok to name retails stores and companies?
Just curious
Create a list in this thread of places to look for free parts (Dumpster Diving that is)

Dan


Dan Bantner
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06-18-2002 10:49:30

New MessageRE:What stores do YOU Dumpster Dive at? (modified 0 times) tomithy83
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i do good @ compusa, mars music, gateway (sometimes), car audio installators (for speakers and amps and WIRE o my god the wire they throw metric tons) any place that repairs computers, small comp shops, tv repair shops, any place that sells, repairs or just might need new computers

WARNING WARNING

you will see o2u2 do this alot he means it

if you d dive !BE CAREFUL! sounds obvious but still watch out for sharp objects(pallets, knifes, rezors, GLASS, rusted dumpsters, ect ect ect), dont eat food unless its still sealed (and still be careful), watch out for chemicals(lcd's, floresecnt bulbs, busted tv tubes are all dangerous, bleach industrial cleaners ect)you might want to wear gloves cheap or old clothes maybe take a cane for poking

also crt monitors (tv comp monitor)stay out of them unless you know what to do

legalities:

you probably should dive in daylight so as not to look suspicious drawback your more likly to be seen. if your seen dont panic! the manager/cop might not care. be polite. no attitude. DO NOT LIE!!!!!! cops hate that. explain what you are doing show them what you have gotten so far they will MOST LIKLY let you off easy?.?.? in most places it is illegal to dive check it out. talk to a lawer. if there is a sign posted no trespassing or if there is a (locked?)fence DO NOT TRESPASS they can and most likly will prosicute.

note: i've been diving for 2-3mounths havent been "caught" yet (some comp usa guys offered for me to come inside then left.) i dont worry to much about the gloves just watch were i put my hands oh try to bring a truck for the big stuff i got a 45" projection tv yesterday had to call a friend to haul itany other questions just ask

07-09-2002 22:59:23

New MessageRE:What stores do YOU Dumpster Dive at? (modified 0 times) Limca3
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Man this whole idea sounds crazy are you guys serious about the stuff you find? Where do u guys live, o2u2 ?, just wondering beacusae why would people throw so much away?
08-07-2002 03:29:47

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