Dive Summary:
- The owner of Michian Recycling and Disposal Services in Indiana claims that thieves are taking recyclables from residents before his crews can collect them
- Speculation is that the theives wants to return the aluminum cans for cash
- Because they resell their recyclables, the thefts are costing the company significant money
From the article:
We all know what a recycling bin is. You put it out on your curb next to your trash can.
But one Michiana Company doesn't use bins they use yellow disposable bags. And those disposable bags are disappearing.
The owner of Michiana Recycling and Disposal Services said thieves are snatching up people's recycling right from their yard. He believes the thieves are doing it to turn in the aluminum for cash. And it means that Michiana Recycling and Disposal Services and its employees are left with less cash of their own.
You've heard the saying, one person's trash is another person's treasure. Right now that's definitely the case when it comes to yellow recycle bags used by Michiana Recycling and Disposal Service Customers. People are making off with the bags before Michiana recycling can. Owner Henry Valkema says customers have called him saying they've seen, "a pick up truck pull up by our garbage container. They grabbed the yellow bag and took off down the road and there's a whole bunch of yellow bags in the back of his truck."
