Treasure diving.
Tiffany Butler, 34, revealed how she earned over $76,000 as a full-time diver. After each dive session, the Texas mom collects her finds and resells the products online.
“You never know when stores are going to throw stuff away — it’s really all about luck,” Butler, who dumpster dives at least two to three times a week, told What’s The Jam.
In her latest foray, Butler, who goes by @dumpsterdivingmama, uploaded a clip to TikTok showing how she found nine New Balance sneakers, water bottles, T-shirts and socks. The trashed items were brand new, with price tags attached.
“The worker was coming back for this,” one observer joked under the video.
“Great find for back to school!!!” another follower wrote.
Although some people might cringe at the idea of dumpster diving, Butler, who wears gloves when picking up her treasures, made about $80,000 in two years.
It remains strategic in the bins it climbs, having a preference for the waste bins located behind high-quality stores.
Butler has been dumpster diving for nearly eight years and has found just about anything you can imagine.
“If you can name it, I’ve probably found it,” Butler said.
Many people on the Internet praised the clever Texas mom hack to make money.
“This is so stupid of stores to throw stuff like this away, especially when people are struggling to buy necessities,” said one TikToker.
“Definitely a good point and such a bunch is not cheap,” wrote another. “Jackpot!!!”
“I’m glad you’re getting rid of these things,” one person said. “Do you get in trouble if you get caught?”
Despite many misconceptions, dumpster diving is legal in all 50 states, according to nearU.pro.
However, it can become illegal if you ignore warning signs, trespass on private property, pick a bin lock, or engage in disorderly conduct.
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