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CurseForge · Minecraft mod

Dumpster Diving

Reclaim, Reuse, Recycle! Dig through garbage for tech pack resources! (Now with configs!)

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Quick answer

Which Dumpster Diving release should I use?

Updated 6 years ago
Latest stable file Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar
Game version 1.12.2
Loader Forge

Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar targets 1.12.2 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.

Where it goes

Is Dumpster Diving required on the client, server, or both?

The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

Client Source doesn’t say
Dedicated server Source doesn’t say
Loader for this release Forge
Required install it here Optional supported, not mandatory Not supported do not install here Source doesn’t say do not assume

The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.

What else does Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar need?

Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar. Change the file and its required mods may change too.

No extra mods listed for this file

This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

This file does not list any required or optional mods.

Before you install it

Add Dumpster Diving without breaking your instance.

Built for Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.

  1. 01

    Stick to this file

    Use Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar. It targets 1.12.2 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.

  2. 02

    Bring the mods it needs

    This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.

  3. 03

    Put it on the correct side

    The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.

  4. 04

    Pick the file you checked

    Use the “Get this file” button beside Dumpster Diving 1.5.2 - 1.12.2.jar. It opens that exact file at the source.

About this project

What does Dumpster Diving add?

Now with an official Discord server! https://discord.gg/7GQHEGV

Huge thank you to laton95, LexManos and tterag on the Forge Project Discord for helping me get started with Forge Energy.

Reclaim, Reuse, Recycle!

The 'Dumpster Diving' mod allows you to scavenge for useful scraps and rummage for salvageable resources by digging through the 'Garbage Blocks' that this mod adds.

You can find a whole host of scraps that you will be able to process back into usable resources, including melting old cans back into tin ingots, processing old, worn out tires back into rubber, and breaking down broken circuit boards for their Redstone. You'll be able to salvage scraps to yield resources of Copper, Aluminum, Rubber, Tin, Leather, Iron, Gold and more! And all of these resources should be fully compatible with most other mods that use them!

Where can you find these Garbage blocks to start collecting scraps and salvage? Two places, the first is the Landfill biome this mod will add to your world, that has it both scattered across the biome and buried under large, squarish mounds.

The Landfill biome

But watch out for the Living Scrap Metal ZOMBIES that can spawn here! They're tougher than normal Zombies and don't burn in sunlight, but certainly worth taking down! Since they're hoarding some of the best stuff!

If you're feeling a little more adventurous, you can find large cashes of Charred Garbage Blocks in the nether due to hedonistic villages using the nether as a dumping ground. Charred Garbage Blocks have a more narrow, lucrative yield, including scraps only found in it.

To get the most out of your salvage you'll want to craft the Repurposers! Which are fully compatible is JEI/NEI's recipe list.

But I've only briefly covered the mod so be sure to check out the (Still in development) wiki!


You have my blessing to use this mod in any pack, on any platform, or on any launcher. Technic, FTB, Custom packs of multi-MC ect.

You may not host this mod for download from any other source except as part of a pack. Always link back to this page when sharing this mod with the intent that it be downloaded. Do not redistribute this mod unless as part of a pack! Link back to the curse Forge page.

Like wise I advise my players not to download this mod from any other source.

Project description from CurseForge.

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