We're on to you, Dumpster divers
The City Council gave tentative approval to an ordinance that provides the police and code enforcement the right to fine scavengers. Joe Cusimano, the de facto police chief, said his department gets the occasional calls from residents who witness people rummaging through their trash and recyclable bins.
"I've seen it at my own house," Cusimano said.
Really? Cool. So you ran out of your house flashing your badge and gun?
"I didn't do anything," Cusimano said. "What are you going to do? There isn't an ordinance."
Note to Dumpster divers: Now there is an ordinance, so don't Dumpster dive. Especially not at the police chief's house.
"I've seen it at my own house," Cusimano said.
Really? Cool. So you ran out of your house flashing your badge and gun?
"I didn't do anything," Cusimano said. "What are you going to do? There isn't an ordinance."
Note to Dumpster divers: Now there is an ordinance, so don't Dumpster dive. Especially not at the police chief's house.
I applaud this new law. I have summoned the police many times due to scavenging of the recycling bins on garbage days. I have warned those scavengers NOT to steal before I have called. I actually have the police dispatch programmed in my cell phone and they always have responded promptly.