Originally Posted by SleazyDream

I worked on a garbage truck a few summers as a student, and the pickers here mostly were at the dump. People would look down on them, but they're people too. Most have it rough, they don't need people to make it worse for them.

Honestly, if you're worried about the guy go out and talk to him. Tell him you're proud of him recycling and would like to help, asking what he's looking for so you can have it put aside in the future and make it easier for him to pick up so he doesn't have to rummage though your stuff cause you believe in recycling and want to help someone who's doing such a good thing for the environment! Basically - befriend him and get him to tell you what he's up to.