Project
Dumpster Diver
● LiveTurning hard rubbish into someone else's treasure — before it hits landfill.
The Problem
Every council hard rubbish collection sees genuinely usable furniture, appliances, and materials sent straight to landfill — items that recyclers, tradespeople, students, and budget-conscious families would gladly take if they only knew in time.
There's no organised, real-time way to see what's available nearby before the collection truck arrives. Useful things disappear without ever finding a second home, and the people who could use them most never get the chance.
Landfill vs Dumpster Diver
Hard Rubbish Day
✕Goes straight to landfill
✕No one knows it's there
✕Wasted and gone
Dumpster Diver
✓Found by someone who needs it
✓Live and visible nearby
✓Given a second life
The Solution
Dumpster Diver turns a wasteful, disconnected process into a live, local exchange — connecting people who have something to give with people who need it, in real time.
AI-Assisted Listings
Users snap a photo and the app's AI generates the listing description automatically, removing friction from posting and making it effortless to give an item away.
Live Map & Directory
Browse free items nearby in real time, filterable by category, with search alerts that notify you when something matching your interests appears close by.
In-App Chat & Gamification
Arrange pickup directly without sharing personal contact details, while earning points and achievements for giving items a second life.
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Who It's For
People decluttering or moving house, budget-conscious students and renters furnishing on the cheap, tradespeople and recyclers sourcing reusable materials, and sustainability-minded users across Australia and New Zealand who'd rather give something a second life than send it to the tip.
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