Put A Sign By The Dump!

**Mick** · 01-28-2011, 10:56 AM

Depending on local laws - but generally removing anything from the dump/landfill etc could be considered theft. Once left at the dump, it becomes their property. Here, metal items go into a separate container. It is then sold at a scrap yard and the proceeds go to the dump (county?).

**wayne1956** · 01-28-2011, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by Mick

Depending on local laws - but generally removing anything from the dump/landfill etc could be considered theft. Once left at the dump, it becomes their property. Here, metal items go into a separate container. It is then sold at a scrap yard and the proceeds go to the dump (county?).

I agree, too many dumps have found metal to be a cash cow. They can gather it, sell it and it does not fill up thier land. That is why I would set outside the dump, and try to get it before it gets in the dump. I would also offer a little cash to give the folks hauling it incentive to let me have it.