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Dumpster diving is the dubious practice of sifting through rubbish to find items that have been discarded by their owners, but which may be useful to the scavenger.

THIS ACTIVITY CRISS CROSSES THE LINES OF LEGALITY, SO CANNOT BE CONDONED BY HIPS.

Popularity
Dumpster diving is popularly undertaken throughout the world. (the richer the area, the richer the pickings).

Dumpster diving can also be refered to as skip diving, treasure hunting, urban foraging and curb shopping

Location
Dumpster Divers will not only pick up discarded items left at the roadside, but some will climb into skips left on the roadside and behind shopping centers.

Age
All ages.

Ability
The eye for something usefull, and the eye for a bargan.

Description
Dumpster Diving is the modern name for an activity with its origins in the mists of time. An activity applauded in many in many parts of the world, a necessity in others. In the United Kingdom it has become difficult, criss crossing a plethora of modern legislation. Councils now have recycling collections and amenity waist collection centres, which have complicated ownership of discarded items. And scavengers should technically be in possession of waist carriers licences and safety certificates.

Dedication
Dumpster Divers are people who search for things that other people have thrown out but are still useful, can be recycled, or have value.
Commonly scavenged items include; aluminum cans, Computers & Accessories, VCR's, Televisions, Radios, Lawn Mowers, Vacuum Cleaners, Power Tools, telephones, answering machines, and bicycles.

Closely Related Activities
Collecting 116, Car boot sales 101, Treasure Hunting 617.

Level of Demand
The table below shows the maximum levels of demand that this activity requires. NOTE: These are not entry levels or levels of requirement and has nothing to do with ability.

Energy

Arms

Legs

Sight

Hearing

Speech

Learning

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