It's not optimal when the poor and disadvantaged are forced to sort through the trash of others to eke out a bit of a living -- without any sort of protective g

It's not optimal when the poor and disadvantaged are forced to sort through the trash of others to eke out a bit of a living -- without any sort of protective gear or easy access to healthcare to treat any injuries/illnesses. It'd be a little safer if they could just pick through recycling bins, but that's illegal [1] so they are forced to pick through trash bins. https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Recycling-bins-are-targets-for-thieves-4162587.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Recycling-bins-are-ta...