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There is a trash can at YYZ (both T3 and T1, at least). The problem is the OP forgot (or didn't know) to throw it in the trash prior to inspection. Once inspection starts and you don't declare the item, then it incurs penalties if found. Otherwise all smugglers would "forget" The penalty could have been even harsher, fwiw ... most people don't realize what penalties they are facing for what they consider to be tirivial or non-offences. My own experience with the system is that it is fair though sometimes arbitrary, often without apparent reason, and often inconvenient. Hardly bordering on terroristic, ymmv.