I had recently found this business in my area that does Internet and TV installation. The dumpster is a primo find every time I go there. I walk away with at least 10 lbs of wire, cheap boards and lots of RJ45. I figured that I should stop by and ask for permission to be there since I am there after business hours. Went got a haircut, shaved, put on a collar shirt. Spoke with a manager who said owner doesn't want pickers there. I explained what kind of business I am trying to build and I work clean and neat. He said okay. That was great until tonight when I was met by an officer of the law. He said that I was trespassing and possibly stealing from the dumpster who could be getting paid by the trash company. Very unlikely. Their trash is not sorted and it's a local company for trash only.
I admit I did get nervous talking to him, but reassured him I spoke with a manager and dropped his name. Officer wanted to know if I had anything in writing or a business card. He had me there. Let me off with a warning. I have to go back and bug this manager for something in writing which I guessing is going to be a "no". Should I offer to place a barrel there?