Dumpster diving: it's not just for hobos! In fact, a growing community of freegans and environmental activists have taken to foraging for their food, clothing, furniture, building supplies, and everything else in lowly (but frequently fruitful) garbage receptacles. In this way, most hope to make better use of items that would otherwise be wasted, while gaining access to things they might not otherwise be able to afford.
Dumpstering is illegal in some parts, and carries a strong stigma in most cities; nonetheless, it is widely practiced and in some cases welcomed by businesses. While most dumpster divers simply wait until a store or bakery has closed before surreptitiously plundering their refuse, some have entered into agreements with local businesses, who donate their day-old, damaged, or expired goods willingly.
Still, this lifestyle is not for the faint of heart. If you want to eat for free, you'll most likely end up climbing inside a dumpster or two. In urban areas, things could get dangerous. Do your research, understand the limits of legality in your area, and find other freegans to work with; once you know how to begin, you'll be pleasantly surprised to see how much is available to those in need.
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