Groups on Facebook recycling (dumpster-diving)

[DAVEDAVE]

Cork-based skip-hunters /dumpster-divers:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=380645749056

[Chris P]

Originally Posted by DAVEDAVE

Not sure if this will be allowed but have a look at this

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=380645749056

Hi DAVEDAVE,

The page you link to above suggests that "skipping" or dumpster-diving may be legal if the skip is on the public road. I'm not sure exactly what the law is in Ireland about these matters, but skip-hunters should be aware that in England it "may qualify as theft within the Theft Act 1968 or as common-law theft in Scotland, though there is very little enforcement in practice." It is illegal in Sweden, where "the contents of a dumpster is the property of the owner of the dumpster so taking items from a dumpster is technically theft." In some countries (e.g. Italy), dumpster-diving is not illegal.

Source: Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumpster_diving

Regards
Chris P
Admin

[Chris P]

Skip-hunting/dumpster-diving videos:
http://www.jumbletown.ie/forums/showthread.php?t=82791

[TickTock]

I'm more shocked at what the shops throw away, than I am at seeing the guying foraging for food although that just makes me a tad queasy!

I think the supermarkets should have some sort of system whereby they arrange to give it away at the end of each day or sell it off for a few pennies.

[kildarechick]

i watched a tv programme on these people once who literally dumpster dived for everything. Ithink they spend something like 20 pound a month maximum.

[bailey5]

Fantastic idea...............reuse......recycle....


http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=...d=380645749056

No offence Chris P but using both wikipedia and quotes from English Law????

[Chris P]

Originally Posted by bailey5

...No offence Chris P but using both wikipedia and quotes from English Law????

Hi bailey5,

I do say in my post that "I'm not sure exactly what the law is in Ireland about these matters..." and Wikipedia is a quick and covenient source to give Members an idea re: the legality of skip-diving in general. If Members have any info regarding Ireland specifically, it would be great if they could share it on the thread.

Regards
Chris P
Admin

[dee1]

Wouldnt it be a lot easier just to ask the person filling the dumpster outside or inside their property, if you could have a rummage. I,d imagine most people wouldnt care so long as they get rid of their stuff.Thats what usually happens round my way if peolple hire skips to do a clearout.

[TickTock]

Just be careful that naughty people don't dump their junk into YOUR skip! That's our experience. On one occasion we found so much stuff dumped in our skip there was barely enough room for our own, and we paid for the skip! What a cheek!

[palminnie1]

ask and usually everyone is a happier man/woman and no hand cuffs or fisti cuffs either!
palminnie1

[backlrobo]

Originally Posted by Chris P

Hi DAVEDAVE,

The page you link to above suggests that "skipping" or dumpster-diving may be legal if the skip is on the public road. I'm not sure exactly what the law is in Ireland about these matters, but skip-hunters should be aware that in England it "may qualify as theft within the Theft Act 1968 or as common-law theft in Scotland, though there is very little enforcement in practice." It is illegal in Sweden, where "the contents of a dumpster is the property of the owner of the dumpster so taking items from a dumpster is technically theft." In some countries (e.g. Italy), dumpster-diving is not illegal.

Source: Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dumpster_diving

Regards
Chris P
Admin

Hi Chris,

Thanks for sharing this discussion on the legality of skipping/dumpster diving in Ireland from the JumbleTown forum. As a blog dedicated to reducing waste through salvaging, we're always interested to learn more about laws governing this practice in different areas.

At Scrapsafari.com, our aim is to promote responsible scrapsafaring safely and legally. As Chris pointed out, the rules can vary significantly between locations. According to our research on scraping in Ireland detailed at https://www.scrapsafari.com
, the law appears unclear but trespassing is generally frowned upon.

We advise seeking permission from business owners whenever possible to avoid potential issues. It's also wise for scrapsafaris to stick to publicly accessible areas like the curb rather than venturing into fenced locations. With a courteous manner and safety top of mind, useful items can often still be recovered without breaking any laws.

Thanks for raising awareness of this discussion. If any Irish scrapsafarists have additional insights to share on interpreting local laws, we'd welcome you adding to the conversation on our site. Happy hunting and keep up the waste-reduction work!