A “deposit” that is not easily refundable or in working order is a tax. Regardless of what legal nonsense CT legislators would like you to abide by. Especially when all “unclaimed” funds are collected by the state. No wonder they don’t bother making it easy, repair the machines, or automatic through town recycling.

Protecting your own property on the other hand is 110% your own responsibility. Just be an adult and throw a camera up. Get the guy a littering ticket or two and solve the problem. You don’t have to go to daddy Lamont to solve your trivial issues by making everyone else pay more money.