Garbage Night Trafic Jam

Yes I know I left out "f" in the word "Traffic"

I live in a suburb on the east side of the river and I have this happen too! When my neighborhood flooded back in July it was crazy to see the number of vehicles scouring the neighborhood as everyone carried out the garbage. I got rid of a lot of stuff and that garbage man didn't even know it!

Ever stop and ask them what they're making off the scrap metal that you or your neighbors throw away? You'd be very surprised.....

Last time I checked, scrap metal prices are high. Many do it because it's not only good money, but if you use it as a "second income", you can make a decent bit of change.
I've seen many "scrappers" have it down to a science. They make their rounds and collect anything metal or with metal in it. Then, back at their secret hideaway, they'll cut, grind, chisel, whatever anything that is not metal. This is because you get more money per pound if it is considered "clean" metal. Meaning no plastic, etc. Once they have it all separated, the non-metal goes to the curb for pickup and the metal goes to omni source. They receive cash for their treasures and the process continues.
That is the reason so many construction sites are getting ripped off. Scrap prices are up and is pretty easy money if you just take the time to do it.
Scrappers might not appear to be the kind of people featured in Barbara Hendel's Society column of the blade, but the handful I've talked to seemed very polite and knowledgeable about their "craft".

Someone's making money from garbage. Less at the landfill. I say go for it, as long as they don't rip up and leave a mess on the lawn.

i'll gladly put out metal for scrappers, a day early even so they are sure to come round, but i will not put garbage or recycling out until the morning of collection day - too much noise in the middle of the night as scrappers take cans; too big a mess as they pick thru things.