8.05.130 Can, container – Scavenging prohibited.
(1) It is unlawful for any person to scavenge or salvage solid waste or recyclable materials from any waste cans or containers required under this chapter except for an agent of the City or contractor. No unauthorized person shall take or remove any solid waste placed out for collection, including recyclable materials.
(2) No person shall enter into a can, container, or other solid waste receptacle for the purpose of removing materials, compacting the contents of the receptacle, or any other unlawful purpose. This section shall not apply to:
(a) Agents or employees of the City; or
(b) Contractor when:
(i) Acting to remove solid waste;
(ii) Abatement of a present or imminent dangerous condition;
(iii) Investigation; or
(c) The owner of personal property inadvertently deposited into the receptacle.
(3) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, all solid waste and recyclable materials shall be presumed abandoned by the owner upon deposit into the can, container or receptacle, and title thereto shall vest in the contractor, which shall have exclusive rights to its possession. [Ord. 4230, 2015; Code 1970 § 6.04.115.]