This was an internal dumpster (a cage, actually) where stuff goes to be reissued or recycled. Not quite abandoned yet. As far as the company is concerned, I could have put them there myself so I could pilfer them later. I could ask my manager (or his manager, but it would be bad form to ask both) if I could take one when I leave. They won't care, but if they follow the company policy they'll say "no".