This decision did not explicitly state that dumpster diving was legal, but it did state that a person should not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when throwing something in the trash. The decision only applied to garbage left in public. Is dumpster diving illegal in New Jersey? No, it`s completely legal, but there are a few things you need to pay attention to. New Jersey garbage divers are secretive about their businesses, largely because they don`t want more people to know about their hot spots. There is a small grey area when it comes to the legality of diving in dumpsters. There are some exceptions to the rule. The United States Supreme Court ruled in California v. Greenwood in 1988 that police did not need a warrant to rummage through someone`s garbage left on the sidewalk. C Town Supermarket 154 State Street When to dive: During the day, they`ll leave you pretty much alone when you reach the dumpster, but get upset when you get inside.
They are closed at night, so you can get a lot more stuff if you walk in after hours. Where to go: Only one medium-sized dumpster in the parking lot. What you will find: Wide range of products, including products, meat, packaged foods Dunkin Donuts Hamburg Tpke (near Berdan Avenue) What: Muffins, donuts, bagels, etc. Where: Large dumpster just behind the store. When: Any night Aylward`s Natural Food 342 Main Street. between Passaic and East Berry Street Where to dive: A small dumpster just to the left of the stairs that exit at the back of the store (the side overlooking the River Street parking lot). When to dive: Just about any time is fine. The store staff barely leaves the store and doesn`t really bother you. How to dive: Pay attention to the double lid of the dumpster – if you lift one side, it lifts the other and one can fall on you.
The safest way to do this is to open both lids completely, although I rarely deal with it. What you`ll find: Surprisingly little. This pretty place is good for rare gemstone in small quantities. Finds include packages of soy cheese, a box of herbal tea, and a large container of sesame seeds. James Jugan says he`s been diving into dumpsters for decades, but isn`t making as much money now as he used to. (Courtesy of James Jugan) However, if you get permission first and then dive into dumpsters on private property, you`ll increase your chances of finding the best stuff. Over the years, companies have recognized the movement of diving in dumpsters. Other divers jump into dumpsters in the back of electronics stores, hoping to find recycled video games or ropes. Several divers were questioned for this story, but declined to give their names because they feared police would crack down on their usual dive sites. Rite Aid 123 Anderson St (near Anderson Street Station) Where to dive: Rite Aid shares a building with a chicken fast food restaurant and laundry facilities. On the side near the nearest chicken coop to the Dumkin Donutes are fences fenced on the wall containing dumpsters. The closest dumpster to Dunkin Donuts is the Rite Aid dumpster When to dive: Just about any time.
Diving: Usually I look inside, open the lid and see if there is anything. What you will find: Newspapers, word games, TV guides, magazines. Teaneck Fruit Market Teaneck Road lots of fruit, canned beans, canned coconut milk, ginseng drinks, green tea cans. Among the fruits were strawberries, apples, coconuts, watermelon celeloupe. Also vegetables, including beans. So far, the best dive I have found in Teaneck. Whenever you go diving into dumpsters, look for signs prohibiting entry and stay away from enclosed and fenced grounds. Dunkin Donuts 1406 Teaneck Rd What: Common Dunkin Donuts Assortment: Bagels, Muffins, Donuts, etc. Where: Dumpster behind mall (furthest from mall) Rocklins 458 Cedar What: Newspapers Where: In the parking lot just behind the store. It is the closest dumpster to the road. When: Certainly at night and early in the morning, maybe anytime According to the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case California v.
Greenwood, a person or organization, effectively waived ownership of all waste left in public dumpsters across the country. In my experience so far, G@meSt0p in Middletown has been quite abundant. B!g L0ts cuts its furniture and locks its dumpsters, so it`s kind of there. B3dB@th&B3y0nd also throws away good things, but it`s unlikely to find functional elements. At 3B near my house, they threw out two expensive coffee machines, both with cut wires, probably a screen. I also threw away 50+ retractable garden hoses that were probably flipped, and after checking them all, only one worked. If someone in New Jersey dives into dumpsters on private property, they could be violating local trespassing laws. If a diver does not pay attention to signs and markings, they may be questioned by police, ticketed or arrested. Huge gourmet farmer`s market 324 Main Street between Passaic Street and East Berry Street GOLD MINE!!! How to dive: If you don`t want to deal with an unsympathetic manager who tells you to leave, leave after about 9pm. If you don`t mind, leave between 9 or 10 a.m. and closing.
The later in the day, the more stuff there will be, but the dumpsters fill up so high that at the end of the day, you won`t be able to access things earlier in the day without much difficulty. Fish usually arrives late in the day, fruits appear quite early, with more added throughout the day, and vegetables appear throughout the day. The staff usually leaves you alone and sometimes presents you with the best things before throwing them in the dumpster, but the owner/manager will scare you when they see you. You can access a lot of things by reaching the dumpster, but you can accomplish a lot more if you climb into the two monster-sized dumpsters at this point. Where to dive: If you stand in the parking lot (on the River Street side of the store) and face the store, you`ll see a fenced area with four very tall dumpsters on the right side of the parking lot – the side facing the McDonald`s parking lot. Of the four dumpsters, the two closest to the store are only cardboard. The other two dumpsters are just food. What you will find: all kinds of fruits and vegetables, lots of fish, rice, fruit salad prepared in individual plastic containers Other — Two cardboard dumpsters for all your protest signs and various craft needs! 107 Cedar Lane What: Newspapers, bread carrots and celery sticks in cups sealed with dip, muffins, bagels, etc. Where: Dumpsters are located to the right of the entrance to the fenced area. Enter with some subtlety, pretend to belong, and guests will ignore you and staff won`t notice you with different statuses and ordinances, you might have problems, so it`s best to stay up to date with local rules about where you plan to dive in dumpsters. However, these interviews shed light on the secret world of diving in New Jersey and how some people say they can make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year jumping in the trash.
The Garden State is one of the most popular garbage diving destinations in the country, with 70 shopping malls and tens of thousands of residential units. The good news is that there are 6605 stores in these malls and malls. In wealthy New Jersey towns such as North Caldwell, Haddonfield, Rumson, Allendale, Westfield, and Ridgewood, dumpster diving is popular. As a result, New Jersey has it all, whether you want to snorkel in affluent neighborhoods or shop in malls and retail stores. BUT, that doesn`t mean you can dive dumpsters everywhere; You must comply with unauthorized laws and regulations, as every residence and business is considered private property. In other words, you need to get permission. This might be illegal in some counties or cities! If you`re in New Jersey, you need to figure out where to visit the best time for trash diving. For example, it may not be the best option for residential areas to go at night, as most garbage collection services visit early in the morning. They can`t take a day off if they want to make real money. It also takes a lot of practice, he said, adding that people need to find dumpsters with the best products in their area.
Finally, don`t break any rules! In New Jersey, it is perfectly legal to dumpster dive. As soon as something is thrown into a dumpster, it is considered public domain. However, it is important to be respectful. When rummaging through the garbage can, don`t leave a mess. Clean the area and respect your environment. The practice of dumpster diving has been known to New Jersey residents for decades, said James Jugan, 52, of Willingboro. Jugan is an avid diver who began selling recycled products in New Jersey in the 1980s. With these factors in mind, if you think about the best-case scenario, you can earn around $3,000 each week by taking dumpster diving as a side activity. However, if you treat it as a full-time job, you can benefit from it. Always look for the potential value that these elements contain. If you find a beaten table, be smart and fix it! Many dumpster divers are able to profit from these items because they spend a little money repairing them and then selling them at market value. Others furnish their entire house, right next to other people`s garbage! An Ulta representative in Clark said the store was aware that people were diving into their dumpsters and that the store was actively monitoring the situation.
No, New Jersey`s dumpster diving laws are primarily about trespassing, not dumpster diving itself. So if you don`t enter someone else`s property without letting them know, you can get into trouble.