On Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:35:18 -0400, Goomba wrote:

> 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.

maybe you could hire a couple of armed guards to watch over your garbage.

your pal,
blake