If not, why not?
2007-02-17 08:20:54 · 7 answers · asked by Rofrank 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Oh! I used to hate that!! I called the paper and told them to please stop delivering free papers... primarily because when I had to be out of town, they would collect and everyone would know I wasn't home. They kept on delivering and I kept complaining. They would say, well, they're free. And I'd say, "I got a load of cat poop here and it's free. Can I leave it on YOUR doorstep?"
Finally, I got hold of SOME manager who promised he'd put a stop to it.
So, guess what I got. A backyard TRASHED to the max with Sunday ads. I guess some paperboy got in trouble.
Sheesh! So, they finally stopped delivering them.
And that's why I will NEVER subscribe to the S.A. Express Newspaper!
Hope you have better luck with 'em.
2007-02-17 10:09:30 · answer #1 · answered by scruffycat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Ontario, littering is an offence that can only occur on a highway or other public property. Someone deliberately dropping trash on your property could be guilty of mischief. Free newspapers wouldn't fit this definition though. If after contacting the newspaper and asking them to skip your house (I have done this in my area and it has worked) and it doesn't work, you could send them the clean up bill for the mess. If they won't pay you'd have to take them to small claims court.
Don't call the police over this.
2007-02-17 10:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
on an identical time as they could be exempt from the No Solicitation policies they nevertheless could abide via rules while dispensing the newspapers. And so could the persons who get rid of the newspapers. If the newspapers are being left in an unlawful vogue, inclusive of on a individual's motor vehicle or in a mailbox, then you definitely've a legal criticism against their distribution and it quite is addressed as such. regardless of the undeniable fact that, if their distribution is kosher then it quite is the community it quite is littering and that they are in charge for the undertaking. The newspaper being dropped off in the driveway could nicely be seen littering via the distributor, so issues like that are unlawful.
2016-12-17 12:26:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically I would say yes, free newspapers are usually unsolicited and therefore litter. You might try the newspaper office and tell them you want this practice stopped if that doesn't work call a cop and have it documented.
2007-02-17 08:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes call the Greenpeace cops they'll put the boots to that darn paperboy.
2007-02-17 09:55:33 · answer #5 · answered by Mother 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like littering to me
2007-02-17 10:03:38 · answer #6 · answered by curious115 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not! PITA yes. Call the paper and tell them not to deliver to your residence.
2007-02-17 08:24:51 · answer #7 · answered by rico3151 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋