This podcast episode follows Jon's unconventional path from college for poetry to becoming obsessed with garbage and his artistic endeavors with trash. It explores his experience in the recycling industry, including selling tires, recycling ferrous metal, and discovering the value of various materials. The episode discusses the value of copper wire and cardboard in the recycling industry and the market for recyclable materials. It also delves into Jon's perspective on trash and its value, his criteria for selling on eBay, and the satisfaction of rescuing discarded objects.
