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Are you actually being defensive about your garbage being your property?

• 100k 10y ago
  The problem most people have with "stealing" garbage are that it makes a mess (some scavengers are more polite than others -- I don't have problems in my neighborhood). The other issue I've heard of is that the companies that collect recycling get money for them, too, and this is factored into their contract with the city. So when independent operators take the recycling it cuts into their revenue and upsets the government.
• AWildDHHAppears 10y ago
  No. I am concerned about the city's property being stolen. The recyclables belong to the city once I leave it out for recycling. They collect the value from it, including any deposit value. As a Taxpayer, I want this value to go to the city.
  • ethanbond 10y ago
    Ah what a bummer. A well articulated argument followed up by lame ad hominem. Have a good night!