Theft of Recyclables Is More Than a Nuisance
Janet Bernson (“Whose Trash Is It Anyway,†Valley Commentary, June 11) should reconsider her thoughts about “going back to sleep.â€
I live in a 290-unit townhouse complex. Three weeks ago, as I was leaving for work, I noticed a young man removing papers from the yellow bins. His car was weighted down with recyclables. I took his license number, phoned the police and advised our security as well.
Unfortunately, the police can’t patrol constantly and security is not here around the clock. Since I first saw this (in broad daylight), two garbage days have passed and he has been here both times.
I, for one, felt violated: After all, a theft took place. There is a jail sentence and a fine to fit the crime. The thought that disturbs me the most is what else could these people be looking for or happen upon?
JOANNE MICON
Chatsworth
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