Poaching Recyclables

(Marin County, California) A 63-year-old woman, Marta Deleon, was cited by San Anselmo Police on Monday for allegedly poaching curbside recyclables and placing them in a black plastic bag. It was the second time in a month that Deleon was cited. She is free on a promise to appear in court.

I'm confused. If someone discards recyclable refuse by the side of the street and a stranger comes along and collects the recyclable for some other use, what's the crime? Illegal promptness in recycling? Whoever finds a use for items after they have been discarded is recycling -- by definition.

Also, doesn't the police department have anything more pressing to do than chase down alleged garbage poachers?