Is It Legal To 'Dumpster Dive' In Massachusetts?
If you decide to dumpster dive and it's on public property, permission is not required like when someone decides to leave their garbage for pickup on the sidewalk. In that case, it's anyone's garbage. But again, just be aware of any "No Trespassing Signs" as you can be charged with numerous accounts if performed without permission such as disorderly conduct, illegal dumping, or littering. Of course, entering someone's home with a dumpster in it is also highly illegal.