Is Dumpster Diving Illegal In Ontario?

Dumpster diving in Canada is not a crime, as trash is considered public domain, provided it is not trespassed or broken and entered. However, some municipalities have by-laws that prohibit or restrict scavenging through garbage. If caught in a municipality with one of these by-laws, you could be charged with theft or other offenses.

In Ontario, there is no law against dumpster diving, as long as the property owner has given permission. However, there are some municipalities that have by-laws in place that prohibit or restrict scavenging through garbage. If caught in a municipality with one of these by-laws, you could be charged with theft or other offenses.

In Toronto, more hungry Montrealers turn to dumpster divers for food, often for cash and alarmed by food waste. The first rule of the growing corps of dumpster divers in Toronto is not to publicly name the locations, although a new term is emerging – food rescuers.

The legality of dumpster diving in Canada varies province by province, and it is not illegal under the Civil Code or the Criminal Code unless you are making a mess and making a mess. In a 2009 Supreme Court of Canada decision, R. v. Patrick, it was decided that individuals do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when it comes to dumpster diving.

In conclusion, dumpster diving is a growing trend in Toronto, with a growing number of people turning to dumpster divers for food and other items. The legality of dumpster diving in Ontario depends on whether the dumpster is on public or private property.