I think it highly possible that the runner picked up the plastic bottle on the way back. I have not been a runner for years, but I remember that carrying something while running is a pain. I would very likely have set an empty bottle down and picked it up on my return home.
In my neighborhood, LOTS of people walk their dogs down the street. The dogs do what dogs do on random lawns and the walkers pick up the poop. No lawns seem to suffer! That said, your lawn is your property. If you do not want dogs to poop on it, you could put up one of those little hunching dog signs and all dog owners will respect your wishes.
Please consider this a plea. We are all retired now. Some folks lighten up, others tighten up. Relax. Cut your fellow man a little slack. If someone is harming you, by all means, speak up. But, if your neighbor is guilty of not living life to your standards try to ignore it. We are all old now. Soon enough God will have a little chat with the guy who let his dog poop on your lawn. You can rest assured he will deal harshly with the guy who didn't pick it up.
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