If this is a personal container that you have purchased and you don't know for sure what happened to it then I would consider it a loss, however if it is a waste management container simply call 311 and order a replacement
You can put a note or even paint on any Personal Container, "Personal Container" & Division of Waste Management won't take it. Otherwise, nobody knows not to take a ie. small 10 gallon can, with garbage in & around it.
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