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garbage man

NOUN
person employed to collect and haul away trash
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Translated from French, Pare-Poupart’s must-read memoir follows his journey as a garbage man in Montreal and the people who pick up what we wish to leave behind.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

His undercover identity is — wait for it — a garbage man.

From Seattle Times Aug. 25, 2022

At the end of our great disposal of 2,800 square feet of lifelong keepsakes, we had two carry-on suitcases for departure and a small trash bag for the garbage man.

From New York Times Apr. 9, 2022

The Oscar-winning actor stars as the title character in this flinty character study about a garbage man who is seeking redemption and salvation.

From Salon Jan. 28, 2022

“First off,” said Kyle, “I’m really sorry about that garbage man crack I made the other day.”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein



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