Playing on Sims 2 PSP and noting that almost if not all the actions are direct copies of the PC database. I was wondering if the salvage interaction with the Trashcans is actually in the PC original and if so is there a hack to make it player directable?

I don't know how to post pictures if I did I would. Basically the sim takes the lid off then sticks their right arm into the trashcan. Pull it out then nod at their disgusting prize.

I want that bin outside to be investigated by Sims as well as Dogs.

I'm not sure if this is it, but the minute I saw the thread title, I thought this might be what you want: http://www.insimenator.org/showthread.php?t=44821

Thanks, that's exactly what I am looking for.
Now all my sims can dig in the trash... I mean will dig in the trash.