Back in the early 2000s, the nickname “dumpster diver” would be taken with great offense. Now, however, what used to be an insult has become a flex. In 2025, TikTok dumpster divers are racking up views by showing off high-end goods rescued from the trash—and followers can’t get enough.
Well-known dumpster diver Ella, who goes by @glamourddive on TikTok, has a whopping 2.3 million followers. Her recent video is already at 193,000 views as of Monday. However, her clip is a bit different from what her followers are used to. After hitting the “jackpot” behind a Michael Kors store, Ella tries to continue her winning streak, only to find out that some people don’t like seeing others get lucky.
