What's in Our Garbage That's So Intriguing?

This morning, at 8:35 AM (I looked at my watch to be sure), I heard a thunk from outside the bedroom window.  Sounded like a trash bin being opened and the lid falling shut.  I looked out and down, where I can see our recycling and compost bins:  Effie was opening each bin and looking inside.  For what I cannot tell you.  Why, I cannot tell you even more.  I felt terribly creeped out, but sadly there's nothing illegal about looking in anyone's refuse.  It's public property.