Dumpster Diving: There’s a new trend hitting the streets of NYC. It’s not the electric slide, going to church other than for a wedding, or prostitution. Its the competition that has emerged to battle the homeless on their own turf!

“Kelly is typical of so-called Dumpster divers, who sift trash for useful items, including food. Pretty much all my food is from Dumpster diving, said Kelly, 21, who did not want her last name published. She follows a few rules, like no sushi, don’t leave a mess and be polite to store employees and authorities. Rides with Bicycle, 28, a Trader Joe’s diver, said the chain had a national reputation for being Dumpster-friendly. I’ve Dumpster dived Trader Joe’s across the country and always found the best food.”

It turns out Trader Joe’s is renowned for never stocking food past the expiration date. Most of this food is still good and upon trashing the expired food, Dumpster Divers scrounge up whatever dignity they may have and dive in for any goods that could be found. In further thought, TCM can’t find any fault in this and may even check it out for themselves. What could go wrong except for viruses, worms, the occasional bum fight, a video on YouTube of you sifting through garbage, or if you are very unlucky, you may end up finding a baby. In this case, please alert Trader Joe’s, the baby should be restocked.

Thanks Dudra for the article.