If you were wondering about the proper protocol for dumpster diving, it's here . I've never tried it, but they say there are treasures to be found if you can hold your breath long enough.
Cheryl-Anne Millsap is a free-lance writer and has been writing for The Spokesman-Review for three years. She writes occasional Tributes, a weekly Home Planet column, the weekly Treasure Hunting column, and stories for the In Life and Voice sections. Cheryl-Anne is a regular commentator on Spokane Public Radio, has owned a vintage clothing store, and operated an antiques business for more than a decade. She grew up in a family of collectors and dealers, so has spent her whole life around antiques and collectibles. 