Dumpster diving
🌍 Anywhere🔄 Repeatable👤 13+
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Urban treasure hunting that reveals society's waste patterns while scoring free furniture, electronics, and curiosities. Check local laws first, focus on commercial areas after closing time, and bring sanitizer. You'll be amazed what perfectly good items people throw away.
Difficulty
25/100Medium
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Cost
Free
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Time
2hours
👥
People
1–3
🌳
Setting
outdoor
📅
Season
any
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Equipment
gloves, headlamp
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