2006-11-19 14:00:16 · 13 answers · asked by jennifer 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
That depends on the municipality you are in.
For those that don't know, "dumpster diving" is any time you take anyone's trash from the curb, in or near a dumpster or trash can. Here in the south it's a fairly common practice. Most college students and kids just starting life get their furniture from "curbside pickup". People throw away some nice furniture, just because they bought newer or don't have room or use for it anymore.
Some people go regularly and gather anything that isn't broken or can be fixed and then sell it later at flea markets or garage sales.
I admit my husband and I did it once. We found a 52" big screen TV by the curb. Snatched it. Had the thing fixed for $50. Ended up with a $50 big screen TV.
2006-11-19 14:14:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If not there should be!
There could be broken glass in the dumpster!
If a person dove into a dumpster into broken glass just think of the consequences!!!
2006-11-19 14:10:34 · answer #2 · answered by TRUE GRIT 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, but they could charge you with tresspass. Since dumpsters are not brought to the curb, they remain on private property until they are emptied.
2006-11-20 12:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you live. In my city there is a local municipal code that makes it illegal and rightfully so. Don't think these divers are just looking for cans. I would say a good percentage of these are your identity theft suspects.
2006-11-19 14:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by zillenium_00 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 09:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One man's trash is another man's treasure. It is not illegal to garbage pick unless you are fishing for personal information, or tresspassing on personal property where it is prohibited. But if all you want is that thrown-away lamp, then go for it.
2006-11-19 14:10:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If the dumpster is not locked...go for it.
2006-11-19 14:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most likely it is. But just the thought of it make me squeamish.
2006-11-19 14:02:25 · answer #8 · answered by gablueliner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what u take. if u take legal documents of someone then it prolly is, jus cuz all the identity theft goin on.
2006-11-19 14:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is My husband Works for a garabage company he picks up all the business .
2006-11-19 14:08:42 · answer #10 · answered by Dew 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋