Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> "Stu" > wrote in message >
>> Technically the garbage is still on his property, so the person going
>> through
>> it was trespassing and stealing. As for the garbage company, they has been
>> given the right under contract to enter the property and remove the
>> recyclables.
>
> Technically, maybe not. Most towns have a right of way along the street for
> a few feet. If I put my trash by the curb, it is on town property, not
> mine.
>
I see that differently. I own the property right up to the street, but
the town holds the right to infringe on my property in their easement.
That doesn't mean they own it though. And that doesn't allow anyone to
use or abuse my property or rights just because the town holds the right
of easement.