Celebrity trash picking has gotten much negative press in recent years.  However, many people make a good side income from going where others fear to tread.

Celebrity trash picking refers to the practice of going through the garbage cans of celebrities looking for items that might be worth money to his or her fans.  It can also refer to the practice following celebrities in public places and picking up their discards, like coffee cups and empty lipstick tubes.

This practice, though perhaps considered unsavory by some, is perfectly legal in most places.  (Check local laws if you aren’t sure.)  Most locales state that items placed in trash cans or on the curb are considered discarded property.  Therefore, they are free for the taking (just don’t take the garbage can).