Are You Breaking The Law In Michigan When You Put Free Items At The Curb?

You see it all the time.

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People trying to get rid of an old couch or chair will haul it out to the curb and slap on a FREE sign in hopes that one man's trash is truly another man's treasure.

But if you do that are you breaking the law?

Are You Breaking The Law In Michigan When You Put Free Items At The Curb?

I always assumed that you could put things out at your curb that people could pick up for free.

But after reading about the recent law change in Ann Arbor I wasn't so sure.

Putting Household Items at The Curb For Others To Take No Longer Illegal In Ann Arbor

The Ann Arbor City Council voted 9-0 on June 20th to change the city's policy on setting items out on curbside lawn areas for other people to take and put to new use.

Leaving household items at the curb so one person's old stuff can become another person's treasure is no longer a ticketable offense.

Is It Against The Law In Michigan To Put Free Items At Your Curb?

Overall, it is legal to put things out by your curb in Michigan, but it is important to check local ordinances and laws to ensure that you are not violating any rules.

Additionally, it is important to note that while it may be legal to put items out by the curb, it is illegal for others to remove items from your property without your permission.