I'm a dumpster diver - I've found $30K in luxury goods from designer bags to pianos
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Ariana Rodriguez, a 35-year-old mom from New York City, has embraced the art of trash digging, finding over $30K worth of valuable items in just six months. After joining a local buy-nothing group on Facebook, she explored 'stooping'—sourcing discarded items from the street—and eventually began dumpster diving. Among her finds are a vintage Burberry coat and a piano. Ariana emphasizes the importance of repurposing items to prevent landfill waste and actively donates what she can't keep, all while encouraging others to join her in this eco-friendly pursuit.
Ariana Rodriguez, 35, turned trash digging into a treasure hunt, sourcing $30K worth of items including a $500 Burberry coat and a vintage piano.
Ariana describes her treasure hunting as a thrilling experience, driven by a desire to keep discarded items out of landfills and to challenge stigmas.
Read at New York Post
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