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[实用信息] 不要去别人的blue box里捡易拉罐

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不要去别人的blue box里捡易拉罐

每到recycle的日子，我们就会看到有人拖着小车挨家挨户地从bluebox里寻找易拉罐等值钱的东西。傍晚时分，这些人就拉着装得满满的小车甚至外加一个大垃圾袋满载而归了。

也许有人会说，人家不过是为生活所迫，拾荒度日，你扔在blue box 里的东西就好比扔在街边的沙发床垫，没啥值得大惊小怪的。

不然！这种行为非但有悖文明，而且是法律所不允许的，就法律而言，scavenging和stealing是一个概念。

不是我吓唬你，在北美所有的国家和地区，法律禁止这种盗窃行为。以维多利亚而言，CRD的2290号bylaw明确规定，任何人，除房屋主人和CRD工作人员外，不得将blue box里的物品窃为己有。

这个规定看似荒诞，但是法律就是法律，每一个公民必须遵守。如果要细究，这个法规的制定有三个原理：

CRD和负责回收的公司签有合同，所有回收物品之创收归回收公司所有，用以抵消回收的成本。所以从理论上说，物品一旦放入blue box，其所有权归CRD或回收公司。一旦回收公司从“废品”上的创收不能抵消其成本，那么recycle就不是一个免费的服务了。
Identity Theft是一个日趋严重的问题，有些人盗取他人ID从事非法活动，而blue box里一张不起眼的纸片往往记载了个人的重要信息。
很多拾荒者乱翻乱捣，所到之处一片狼藉，污染环境还加重了回收人员的负担。

所以，用法规禁止scavenging就是合情合理的了。

可惜的是，由于一些人法律意识的模糊，此类“拾荒”行为屡禁不止。没有被抓现行，那是侥幸，万一碰到一个认真的房主，那可不是说几句好话求个绕可以解决的。CRD的态度非常明确,他们鼓励市民举报scavenging，对于每一个举报都会认真追查。

以下信息来自CRD网站，仅供参考，请勿做过度解读。

https://www.crd.bc.ca/service/waste-recycling/curbside-recycling-program/scavenging-identity-theft

What is scavenging?
Scavengingmeans that someone is taking recyclable materials from your blue box or bagwithout your permission. CRD Bylaw No. 2290 states that no person, except theowner and the CRD recycling collection contractor, shall remove any recyclablematerials from a recycling container at the curb prior to its collection.

Why does the CRD have a bylaw againstscavenging from recycling containers?
TheCRD has contractual obligations to provide the maximum quantity of materialsavailable to its collection and processing contractors. The theft of materials(such as aluminum cans) may result in loss of revenue from the sale ofrecyclables and increase program costs.

Why should I be concerned about scavengingfrom my recycling containers?
Oneissue of growing concern is identity theft. Scavengers may take documents withyour personal information and use the information without your knowledge orconsent. This can pose a serious threat to your privacy.

How can I protect myself against identitytheft?
Werecommend that you shred or tear all papers containing personal informationprior to recycling. You can also use a permanent dark pen to cover upconfidential information. Place shredded paper in a closed or stapled paperbag, cereal box or other non-corrugated box inside your blue bag.

We also recommend that you place your recyclables at the curb as close aspossible to the pick-up time of 7:30 a.m. on the morning of your collectionday. This reduces the opportunity for scavengers to rummage through your blueboxes and bags.

What should I do when I notice or suspectscavenging?
Immediately call the CRD Hotline at 360.3030 if youobserve scavenging or suspect it has taken place. Do not engage with the scavenger.All reports will be investigated.

What information should I report to theHotline?
If possible,provide the exact location, a description of the scavenger's features andclothing, information on license plate numbers, direction the scavenger wasleaving in, and any other relevant information.