Quote Originally Posted by Doggonecutsy View Post
I'm in the borough of Queens in New York City. So how can I collect scrap if it is against the law I don't want to be fined it is not worth it if that is the case.
You can read the New York City laws here:

DSNY - About - Illegal Dumping + Theft Of Recycling Laws

In paticular:

Theft of Residential Recyclable Material

Except for an authorized employee or agent of DSNY, it shall be unlawful for any person to disturb, remove, or transport by motor vehicle any amount of recyclable material placed out at curbside, within the stoop line, or in front of the premises for collection or removal by DSNY.

Penalties for this offense include a fine and vehicle impoundment. Both the owner and driver of the vehicle are liable for theft of recyclable material.

Fine: $500–$1000 (Operator); $500–$1000 (Owner) plus Vehicle Impoundment

Removal of DSNY-marked or Refrigerant-Containing Item—Fine: $750–$1500 (Operator); $500–$1000 (Owner) plus Vehicle Impoundment


If you want to scrap in NYC you have to develop relationships with people/businesses to give you scrap.



You also need signed, dated, detailed receipts to prove the scrap items were given to you and not picked off the curb.

Pictures of people giving you the scrap items would also be a good idea.