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Dumpster dive. I dive.
Sheeptramp's guide to dumpster diving:
The stuff around the edges of your dumpster are likely contaminated by contact with E. coli, and Salmonella. Avoid anything that contacts the edges or the bottom, unless it is in sealed wrapping........(if you DO take this material , clean it CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN it! . Use soap and water.
You're pretty safe taking anything from the center. If it looks fresh , it is fresh. Bring along some alcohol-gel based hand cleaner. After touching the doors and edges of your dumpster, you'll want to clean off.
Do'nt leave any sign that you've been there. Leave your dumpster in good order. Shut the lid. Remove any cartons or boxes you used to step on to get better access. Put any rejected items back in the dumpster.
If store personnel should confront you as you work their employer's dumpster, they may be shocked and surprised. Don't run. Don't hide. Be friendly. Smile. Tell them that you are grateful for the opportunity to use their very good quality discards. Don't be ashamed. There is no shame in using useful produce. There is only shame in wasting. Chances are, store personnel are disturbed at their bosses tossing perfectly useful wholesome, nutritious food.
Most store personnel, when they see that their neighbors are using the excess food , will usually place it near the dumpster, and not in the dumpster, making it more convenient for their neighbors to use this beautiful largess.
Again, do not leave a mess. Be a tidy and gracious diver.
Dont worry. You are not the only one.
People are mostly great. Believe this.
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