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Retired NYC garbage man, Wayne Owen, shares insights and stories from his 20 years in the industry. They discuss becoming a garbage man in NYC, challenges faced, valuable items found, landfill heat, selling items online, winter hazards, party culture, Orthodox Jews during Passover, hazards of the job, retirement, meeting his wife, disability in the job, working during holidays, 9/11 cleanup, and differences between garbage pickup in America.
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- Sanitation workers face numerous risks and challenges, including inclement weather, rodents, and potential accidents on the job.
- Sanitation workers often come across unique and unexpected items in the trash, but must be mindful of laws and regulations regarding the management and handling of found items.
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Working as a Garbage Man
This episode features an interview with a garbage man who worked in Staten Island for 20 years. He discusses his experience in the industry and how he got into the job.
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