ABOUT
BILL'S TRASH & TREASURE

Welcome to Bill's Dirt — where adventure, family, and a good ol’ case of Gold Fever come together!

We’re a family of modern-day treasure hunters living life on the road as often as possible and chasing the thrill of discovery. Whether it's metal detecting along forgotten trails, panning for gold in mountain streams, rock-hounding through rugged terrain, scaling cliffs, or wandering through antique shops full of forgotten history — we’re always on the hunt for something special.

Metal detecting, gold prospecting, hiking, rock climbing, boating, and antiquing — we do all of it together as a family. We’ve turned our love for the outdoors, our curiosity for the past, and our passion for adventure into a way of life — and now, into a business we’re proud to share with others.

The Gold Paydirt Life

At the heart of what we do is Gold Paydirt — unsearched dirt and gravel hand-collected by us from real, gold-rich areas across the United States. Our adventures take us through historic mining towns, remote mountains, desert washes, and riverbeds in gold rich places like Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, California and Montana. We even get around to some lesser known gold producing states like Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine all to provide a wide variety of material from coast to coast  — wherever history says the gold still flows.

Every bag of paydirt we offer is the real deal: authentic material pulled from the earth by our own hands. This isn’t mass-produced or synthetic — it’s raw, gritty, and full of possibility. We carefully prepare each bag, blending in natural gold (and sometimes little surprises!) to bring you a genuine panning experience.

Whether you’re new to prospecting or have years of dirt under your fingernails, we love curating unique materials and experiences that inspire curiosity and spark that sense of adventure.

More Than a Hobby

Gold prospecting isn’t a way to get rich — it’s a way to enrich your life. It’s about slowing down, getting outside, and connecting with the land. It’s about the excitement of the unknown, the satisfaction of working with your hands, and the stories waiting to be uncovered just beneath the surface.

When we’re not able to be out in nature, we bring the thrill of the hunt to you through Postal Prospecting — our way of keeping the spirit of adventure alive no matter where you are. It’s fun for all ages, great for families, and an awesome way to unwind, unplug, and maybe strike a little gold of your own.

Thanks for Getting Dirty With Us

We’re so happy you found us. Whether you're here for the gold, the gear, the good stories, or just the love of the hunt —  welcome to Bill’s Dirt and The Bill’s Trash & Treasure Family. We’re grateful to share this journey with fellow adventurers and backyard prospectors across the country.

Happy Panning — and may your next scoop hold a little color!

— The Bill’s Trash & Treasure Family