Behavior Dover, New Hampshire

It is illegal to scavenge through another person's trash.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Once garbage is placed on the curb for municipal pickup, it belongs to the city. Local ordinances in Dover prohibit unauthorized individuals from rummaging through or removing items from residential trash cans. The law aims to prevent identity theft, littering, and neighborhood disturbances.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: City Ordinance § 131-4

Where to look:

Dover Solid Waste Code

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