The dumpster near one of the apartment complexes I lived in Seattle was raided all the time. Walking outside in the morning and seeing the trashbag that I threw out the night before ripped open and tossed onto the ground with its contents scattered near the dumpster is something I will never forget. I quickly learned not to throw out anything that could be used for identity theft since dumpster diving is one of the main sources of documents. I also learned to make sure my trash was deep in the dumpster so that I wouldn’t get embarrassed again.
Screw dumpster divers. Throw them in jail. If they want to scavenge, make them do it at the dump or recycling center with controls that ensure they don’t take any identity papers. Or make them negotiate with the apartment or store owners for permission.
