Hi,
I looked at your work and its beautiful. I dont have tiome now to
talk more. But I am a big collector and want to recyel buliding
materials and anything alse that cna be recycled. Am perparing to
locate up near Cleveland tx. Perhpas we could collaborate on some
things. THis site is not very  active fopr the time I have been on
it.

R. gartner

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "Jim Paras"
<fossiljim@...> wrote:
>
> I was going to start a group named Dumpster Divers of Houston when I
> stumbled onto this group. Ain't Yahoo incredible?
>      Anyway, I am a "found" material artist and am always looking
for
> sites that throw away material that I can turn into art. I also have
> time to search for and work with stuff as I work 3 nights a week and
> have 4 days off to play. I am going to read through the past
messages
> to find out what most people are looking for.
>     I hope to be able to share sites and ideas with the members of
> this group. By the way, under my signature tag is a link to a site
> that shows some of the things I create.
>
> James Aristotle Paras, AKA Nearly Normal Jimmy, AKA Jim
>
>           http://members.aol.com/jimparas/class.htm
>

I know of at least one really good place to dive, but it requires a bit of
stealth and "blending in". I've gotten whole computers and computer parts,
really nice furniture, scrap to sell recyclers, just about anything you caqn
think of. I want to share with the right people so it stays available, and I
know the people there. I am also looking for a co-op housing kind of deal around
town so that everyone can benifit and reduce waste.

Please feel free to message me as I'm looking for like-minded people to share
with and I'm tired of the ignorant politicos I meet on both sides of the fence
in this town. You can e-mail me at maize5@...

I am looking for good places in Houston to dive where one will not get
introuble & find lots of good stuff where do you dive

A good place would be in the Meyerland Plaza..there is a circuit city
and an office depot in the same strip so the dumpsters are pretty
close. Also across the parking lot is a Target

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "djboutit12000"
<Recordking@...> wrote:
>
> I am looking for good places in Houston to dive where one will not
get
> introuble & find lots of good stuff where do you dive
>

I use to dive there it is close to my house now there is no place to
park that is close by plus there is more night time security which
patrols all over

Hello I am all new to diving. I have heard of freeganism don't know
anything about it. How do I get started?

I just started a DD chat room check it out everyone is welcome IRC
server Efnet chan #DumpsterDivers I am in there now

Curb side finds today small table prefect condition & a nice door with
window hardware in great condition the screen window not so good one of
the storm windows missing. Have not found much in a while

http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/DJboutit/P1010018.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/DJboutit/P1010020.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/DJboutit/P1010022.jpg
http://i68.photobucket.com/albums/i11/DJboutit/P1010023.jpg

Hey, ya'll:
I'm new to the group and to DD'ing.   I live in the NW part of
Houston (I45/Louetta/1960) and would be open to the suggestion I've
seen in other posts about getting together a group.  I have always
been interested in DD'ing, just never got around to doing it on my
own.  None of the friends I've talked to about are even a tiny bit
interested in joining me and I think I'd really rather go with a
buddy or friend or in a group.   Just seems safer to me especially
since it seems like alot or most DD'ing is done after dark.

I'm watching Oprah (today is Wednesday 2-27) right now and she
started out talking about "freegans" who DD at grocery stores for
perfectly good food ~ all sorts from what I saw on the show:
boxed/packaged foods, fresh/perishable foods like fruit & veg, meat,
chic, seafood (that one is the only one that scares me!) & dairy.
When I heard they were DD'ing for food my 1st thought
was GROSS OUT, but after seeing how one woman lives off of food from
DD and then a group doing a "tour" to DD for food it changed my
mind.   Seems like grocery stores throw out tons of totally good
stuff.  I mean PERFECTLY good stuff!  Anyone here do this type of
DD'ing?

FYI: there is a big garage sale on Saturday (3-1-08) at the Klein ISD
Instructional Center (4411 Louetta Rd.).    I am thinking it will be
pretty big since the Instructional Center is a fairly large and there
are signs posted about it all the Klein ISD schools I've
passed by (to me that means maybe the staff at the schools are in on
it also which would make it an even bigger sale, ya know?).   In my
experience sales put on by groups like this are
usually the best ones: plenty of nice stuff and prices like prices
should
be at a garage sale, kwim?   Too many garage sales out there are
pricing stuff like its dipped in gold or new & right off the store
shelf.  If I wanted to pay RETAIL prices I'd go to the store
and pay it there~not in someone's drive-way.  SHEESH!


So anyone who wants to put a group together, let me know cuz I'd love
to join up w/ ya.  It would be nice to join up and DD with folks who
dont think I'm crazy for wanting to do it AND who are "experienced"
at it.   I'm a DD'ing virgin!

Thanks in advance~
LA

Any "divers" in my area?  Would like to go as a group some evening,
weekends the best time. Just watched the Oprah show about this and was
totally interested and amazed also.

I am new to the group as well.  I just watched Oprah and started really
looking for organized participation in this endeavor.  I have found
great items in the past this way but never thought of it as a way of
making a statement before.  I believe we waste too much and buy too
much on the backs of less fortunate people.  I am working on a life
change that is green, organic, healthy and now as free as possible.  I
would love to get together with others in the Spring area 1960 to 242
in the Woodlands that are living this lifestyle.

Looking forward to hearing from new FREEGANS!
Cherise

Wells, theres 2 of us in this area of town, lets see what happens now.

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "mom2esd" <mom2esd@...>
wrote:
>
> Hey, ya'll:
> I'm new to the group and to DD'ing.   I live in the NW part of
> Houston (I45/Louetta/1960) and would be open to the suggestion I've
> seen in other posts about getting together a group.  I have always
> been interested in DD'ing, just never got around to doing it on my
> own.  None of the friends I've talked to about are even a tiny bit
> interested in joining me and I think I'd really rather go with a
> buddy or friend or in a group.   Just seems safer to me especially
> since it seems like alot or most DD'ing is done after dark.
>
> I'm watching Oprah (today is Wednesday 2-27) right now and she
> started out talking about "freegans" who DD at grocery stores for
> perfectly good food ~ all sorts from what I saw on the show:
> boxed/packaged foods, fresh/perishable foods like fruit & veg,
meat,
> chic, seafood (that one is the only one that scares me!) & dairy.
> When I heard they were DD'ing for food my 1st thought
> was GROSS OUT, but after seeing how one woman lives off of food
from
> DD and then a group doing a "tour" to DD for food it changed my
> mind.   Seems like grocery stores throw out tons of totally good
> stuff.  I mean PERFECTLY good stuff!  Anyone here do this type of
> DD'ing?
>
> FYI: there is a big garage sale on Saturday (3-1-08) at the Klein
ISD
> Instructional Center (4411 Louetta Rd.).    I am thinking it will
be
> pretty big since the Instructional Center is a fairly large and
there
> are signs posted about it all the Klein ISD schools I've
> passed by (to me that means maybe the staff at the schools are in
on
> it also which would make it an even bigger sale, ya know?).   In my
> experience sales put on by groups like this are
> usually the best ones: plenty of nice stuff and prices like prices
> should
> be at a garage sale, kwim?   Too many garage sales out there are
> pricing stuff like its dipped in gold or new & right off the store
> shelf.  If I wanted to pay RETAIL prices I'd go to the store
> and pay it there~not in someone's drive-way.  SHEESH!
>
>
> So anyone who wants to put a group together, let me know cuz I'd
love
> to join up w/ ya.  It would be nice to join up and DD with folks
who
> dont think I'm crazy for wanting to do it AND who are "experienced"
> at it.   I'm a DD'ing virgin!
>
> Thanks in advance~
> LA
>

I also watched Oprah and I'm definately interested.  I live 1960/I-45
as well.

Let's keep in touch.

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "geneandbrenda2004"
<geneandbrenda2004@...> wrote:
>
> Wells, theres 2 of us in this area of town, lets see what happens
now.
>
> --- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "mom2esd" <mom2esd@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hey, ya'll:
> > I'm new to the group and to DD'ing.   I live in the NW part of
> > Houston (I45/Louetta/1960) and would be open to the suggestion
I've
> > seen in other posts about getting together a group.  I have
always
> > been interested in DD'ing, just never got around to doing it on
my
> > own.  None of the friends I've talked to about are even a tiny
bit
> > interested in joining me and I think I'd really rather go with a
> > buddy or friend or in a group.   Just seems safer to me
especially
> > since it seems like alot or most DD'ing is done after dark.
> >
> > I'm watching Oprah (today is Wednesday 2-27) right now and she
> > started out talking about "freegans" who DD at grocery stores for
> > perfectly good food ~ all sorts from what I saw on the show:
> > boxed/packaged foods, fresh/perishable foods like fruit & veg,
> meat,
> > chic, seafood (that one is the only one that scares me!) &
dairy.
> > When I heard they were DD'ing for food my 1st thought
> > was GROSS OUT, but after seeing how one woman lives off of food
> from
> > DD and then a group doing a "tour" to DD for food it changed my
> > mind.   Seems like grocery stores throw out tons of totally good
> > stuff.  I mean PERFECTLY good stuff!  Anyone here do this type of
> > DD'ing?
> >
> > FYI: there is a big garage sale on Saturday (3-1-08) at the Klein
> ISD
> > Instructional Center (4411 Louetta Rd.).    I am thinking it will
> be
> > pretty big since the Instructional Center is a fairly large and
> there
> > are signs posted about it all the Klein ISD schools I've
> > passed by (to me that means maybe the staff at the schools are in
> on
> > it also which would make it an even bigger sale, ya know?).   In
my
> > experience sales put on by groups like this are
> > usually the best ones: plenty of nice stuff and prices like
prices
> > should
> > be at a garage sale, kwim?   Too many garage sales out there are
> > pricing stuff like its dipped in gold or new & right off the
store
> > shelf.  If I wanted to pay RETAIL prices I'd go to the store
> > and pay it there~not in someone's drive-way.  SHEESH!
> >
> >
> > So anyone who wants to put a group together, let me know cuz I'd
> love
> > to join up w/ ya.  It would be nice to join up and DD with folks
> who
> > dont think I'm crazy for wanting to do it AND who
are "experienced"
> > at it.   I'm a DD'ing virgin!
> >
> > Thanks in advance~
> > LA
> >
>

There is 4 of us now!  It wont be long now till we can get started
Freegan Style!
Cherise

Wow this group has come to life! I am Sw houston and am looking to open
a recycled stuff store. Also I am a single guy and looking for a heart
friend.
Bob

Anyone in east houston know any good place? or want to team up? Let me
know.

Rosa
planetaryg <planetaryg@...> wrote:

Wow this group has come to life! I am Sw houston and am looking to open
a recycled stuff store. Also I am a single guy and looking for a heart
friend.
Bob

Easy~~~
You just dive in!!

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, rosa rodriguez
<rojordz6@...> wrote:
>
> Happily married with 4 children.. NW Houston/Cypress area.
>
>   I'm wondering if anyone knows what time is the best time to go
dumpster diving? night Morning day? Is it legal? do you have to ask
permission?
>
>   I would hate to this by myself? I have never seen a dumpster up
close. do we have to take a step ladder? SO many questions for any
experts...
>
>   Rosa
> planetaryg <planetaryg@...> wrote:
>           Wow this group has come to life! I am Sw houston and am
looking to open
> a recycled stuff store. Also I am a single guy and looking for a
heart
> friend.
> Bob
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------------------------------
> Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo!
Mobile.  Try it now.
>

Hi! I'm trying to add you as a friend, but I need you to add me back - you can
also check my profile here:
http://www.beep.com/memberdateien/members/valgorie

Never done it before... But I am all for it! Let me know... :)

I dont have my trailer available but know where there is lots of stuff.
What sort if things are you into?
Bob

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "lia_horton525"
<lia_horton525@...> wrote:
>
> Never done it before... But I am all for it! Let me know... :)
>

Are you guys still diving? I've never been before and would
prefer "expert guidance" my first dive!!!! I'm a stone's throw to
central (290 & W 43rd).

Let me know!!!!

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "planetaryg"
<planetaryg@...> wrote:
>
> I dont have my trailer available but know where there is lots of
stuff.
> What sort if things are you into?
> Bob
>
> --- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "lia_horton525"
> <lia_horton525@> wrote:
> >
> > Never done it before... But I am all for it! Let me know... :)
> >
>

Where are these places with good stuff.  I live near the Galleria
area.  Any ideas?


--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "planetaryg"
<planetaryg@...> wrote:
>
> I dont have my trailer available but know where there is lots of
stuff.
> What sort if things are you into?
> Bob
>
> --- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "lia_horton525"
> <lia_horton525@> wrote:
> >
> > Never done it before... But I am all for it! Let me know... :)
> >
>

I live on the south west side right loop I am looking to go if we do a
meet up some time soon

I'm getting ready to make my first dive but was wondering what the best
time of day was to go? Also, are their certain days of the week that
are better than others to go? I was thinking of going on Saturday
morning but is this a bad time to go???????

Anybody ever gone on a Friday night? I convinced the hubby to take me
as I'm a big chicken....his only concern is security...what do I tell
him?

I use to go out some got 2 cops messin with me so I stoped I would love
to to start up again in a good area where I would not be messed with

Houston heavy trash schedule
http://www.nakido.com/114D00E0C8B0696E5706EB77A8B5E45012093512

Houston Free Traders Group just like freecycle without all the rules
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/houstonfreetraders/

Do you mind sharing what part of town you've been messed with? Want to
make sure I avoid!!!!

--- In HoustonDumpsterDivers@yahoogroups.com, "djboutit12000"
<Recordking@...> wrote:
>
> I use to go out some got 2 cops messin with me so I stoped I would
love
> to to start up again in a good area where I would not be messed with
>

Area I live in dive is not that bad it is just that a few cops can be
dicks about this