Personal Finance · by Chiara Romano · 2026-11-04
People are saving hundreds by dumpster diving - would you do it?
The BBC talked to people who have found branded clothes, scooters, picture frames and more beside supermarket recycling bins, sometimes with staff permission. One mum says she got her kids entire new wardrobes and saved hundreds of pounds in six months. It's a frugal tactic and also a waste story at the same time. Is this something you'd consider, and where do you draw the line between saving money and effort or hygiene?
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