A BIN diver from the UK has been left gobsmacked after hitting the jackpot outside a TK Maxx store.
The self-proclaimed “treasure hunter,” who often goes searching through bins for goodies, was beaming when he found wireless headphones and a posh watch in the chain’s rubbish bins.
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As well as this, the content creator also nabbed an aftershave and designer clothes too.
Posting on social media, the man proudly showed off his huge haul as he went dumpster diving in a large bin outside a TK Maxx store in London.
Dumpster diving, the increasingly popular and prudent pastime, refers to the practice of looking through bins for food or items of value.
Dumpster diving is not technically illegal in the UK, as rubbish isn’t seen as anyone’s property.
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Once an item has been thrown away, it is considered to be abandoned goods and therefore it cannot be stolen.
You are able to dumpster dive if the bins are out in the open and on public land while not being locked, but you may be asked to move along.
However, if a bin is stored on private property the diver could possibly be prosecuted for trespassing.
Thrilled with his finds, many of which had reduced stickers on, the man said: “I had a feeling in my bones there was gonna be stuff here and look at this – we got some headphones.”
The man was overjoyed with the Palovue wireless sport headphones, which were brand new in the box.
Not only did he describe them as “very nice,” but he also thought they were a “very good find” too.
Following this, he added: “We’ve got some clothes here and they’re not slashed or ripped, I can’t believe it.”
As well as finding a pair of trousers from a brand called Venice Beach, the influencer continued: “I cannot believe they’ve just thrown them away a Jack Wills jumper, love it.”
As well as this, the man also got his hands on a pair of trousers, which were originally £25.99 from Bershka, as well as an “amazing” Snoop Dogg T-Shirt.
Is dumpster diving legal in the UK?
Thinking of trying your luck rummaging through bins? Here’s what you need to know
Dumpster diving is not illegal in the UK as any rubbish isn’t considered private property.
You are able to dumpster dive if the bins are out in the open and on public land while not being locked.
However, you may be asked to move along.
What’s more, the man then dug out two LED touch lamps, a pair of snakeskin high heels and some boxer shorts.
While he wasn’t totally impressed with a ripped bag and the scented fragrance bags that followed, some of which had split, he was then over the moon when he found a massive glass vase.
He beamed: “That is absolutely awesome, it’s got a little bit of damage on the bottom but I don’t care, I’m gonna fill that – that is sick, what an awesome bottle that is.”
They’re not slashed or ripped, I can’t believe it
Bin diver
And that wasn’t all, as he then spotted an “absolutely stunning” watch from Caribbean Joe and a bottle of XXIV Victoria Man Bergamont and Cedarwood Eau De Cologne, which is currently being flogged for £38 on eBay.
Thrilled with his “amazing finds,” the overjoyed man gushed: “We got some perfume here, it’s a damaged bottle, but it’s full – it smells absolutely insane.
Social media users react
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @dumpsterdiving_uk, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up 1.3 million views in just 23 hours.
Not only this, but the video has also amassed 22,700 likes and 329 comments.
Social media users were stunned by the man’s large haul of goodies and many flocked to the comments to express this.
One person said: “Wow, lots of stuff.”
Another added: “Absolutely stunning watch.”
Why are they thrown?? Seems ridiculous
TikTok user
A third commented: “Kids were obsessed with those Jack Wills hoodies when I was at school. Parents would buy them for £60, £70, £80!!”
At the same time, others were gobsmacked that the chain had thrown away such a “ridiculous” amount of stuff.
One user slammed: “Throwing stuff out for no reason. Such a waste.”
A second agreed: “I don’t understand how they can throw such good stuff away.”
Whilst someone else chimed in: “Why are they thrown?? Seems ridiculous.”
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