Sounds like he's just being a jerk. I'm relatively conservative but in this instance, I'd go back after hours or have a couple other people go back after everyone is gone and get the stuff, providing the dumpster is accessible. You can always deny knowledge of it. It's extremely wasteful and there is no good reason he can offer for not letting you have it (unless he or one of his buddies wants it!)Jdubbya: I thought the same thing. I even explained that it's for a "public art project" and that I wouldn't publicize where I got it. Later I offered TO publicize where I got it and give the company a nod for its "donation." He harumphed at me. Apparently too busy to be bothered. *sigh*