Is it legal to dumpster dive?

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asked Jul 15, 2017 in Law Enforcement/Police by irwn (850 points)
I want to dumpster dive but not sure of it being illegal or not? If it's illegal to dumpster dive and I get caught by the police what will the police do?

Will I serve jail time for dumpster diving?

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answered Jul 15, 2017 by Jasire (26,200 points)
It depends on where you live and the towns or cities local ordinances and if the dumpster is a public use dumpster or a private use dumpster.

Most towns won't care if you dumpster dive as long as you leave the place as clean if not cleaner than you found it.

If you're trespassing and caught the first time you might just get a trespassing ticket and not get arrested.

In most cases you'll just get a fine and notice to appear in court or pay the fine.

You won't be going to prison for dumpster diving.

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