I used to dumpster dive fancy cheese from Trader Joes in college...
Discussion
Were they good?
Absolutely. Trader Joes dumpsters were better than many stores. I think they donate more now but not sure.
Winters were the best; we'd even get steaks and smoked salmon.
I too dumpster dove when in my early 20s, or would just steal from the grocery store. At one point I realized I was basically acting like a Charles Dickens character and I wanted a better life for myself