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Old 12-06-2010, 03:03 AM   #16
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Unhappy Abuse—and The Law...

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Originally Posted by Woodsy View Post
... Because just like EVERYTHING else in this country.... you need a law!
Due to the abuse of aluminum can "pickers" (who walked ahead of recycling trucks), a law was passed at my winter home: It had to be made illegal to stop the picking-through of recycling bins residents had put out on the street!

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Originally Posted by Argie's Wife View Post
Does anyone else find it ironic that it's costing the town money (legal fees, administration time, etc.) so people can pick garbage that's free? Seriously... why not just hang up "Enter at your own risk: The Town of _(insert town name here)__ will not be held liable for any injuries or losses while you are picking trash."

I don't get why this is such a big whoop.
Well, there's this:
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Father dies in fall at dump:
http://www.concordmonitor.com/articl...r-fall-at-dump
And this:
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"Wrongful Death in NH or MA? Call Our Lawyers! Free Consultation!"
http://www.google.com/search?sourcei...C+dump%2C+fell
On the other hand:

I've signed countless waivers for my recreational hobbies that involve "risk". Personally signing a waiver should be all that is necessary to shield each town against any self-imposed misadventure.

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