For
It keeps food safe and avoids legal risks.
Against
It wastes resources and could be given to people in need.
Anonymous excerpts, translated where noted.
“Instead of throwing stuff away places can recuperate some money, not throw good food away AND the customers get great deal.”
“It’s just so crazy how so many people truly don’t understand the freegan concept and how much perfectly good items get thrown away.”
“The restaurant owner must throw it away because if he gives the food to anyone, he can be held liable if they get sick.”
“Most of the food banks and soup kitchens where I live won’t accept any “leftovers””