Originally Posted by
juvela
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could be a legal matter such as liability
or if facility on public land but operated by a private entity could have to do with the terms and conditions of their use permit...
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In my area it's an insurance liability issue that prevents reclaiming items from these sites. It's far too easy to get injured rummaging through these sites. Given the rusty items, even a simple cut could lead to serious problems if your tetanus vaccines are not up to date.