How to Report Copyright Concerns
This page explains how to contact Trash Pickup about copyright concerns, reused text, images, maps or other material that may need review. It also explains how we protect our own original editorial work.
Original Content
Original text, layout, summaries, graphics and editorial structure on Trash Pickup are protected. You may link to our pages and quote short excerpts with clear attribution. You may not copy, republish or scrape large portions of the site without permission.
Government and Third-Party Material
We may refer to city, county, authority, hauler or government names to identify the correct local service. Those names, logos and trademarks belong to their owners. We generally avoid reproducing official logos. We summarize public information and link readers to the official source for action.
How to Send a Copyright Notice
Email info@trash-pickup.org with the subject line “Copyright Notice.” Include enough detail for us to locate and review the material.
- Your name and contact information.
- The URL on Trash Pickup where the material appears.
- A description of the copyrighted work you claim is infringed.
- The original source URL or proof of ownership if available.
- A statement that you believe the use is unauthorized.
- A statement that the information you provide is accurate.
How We Review Notices
- We locate the reported page and material.
- We check whether the issue involves our original content, official public information, a short quotation, an image, map embed, user-submitted material or third-party content.
- We may remove, revise, replace or attribute the material while the issue is reviewed.
- We may ask for more information if the notice is incomplete.
Counter-Notice or Mistake
If you believe material was removed by mistake, contact us with the page URL, a description of the removed material and why you believe the use was authorized or lawful. This page is not legal advice; consult a qualified professional for legal questions.