Members of the homeless community are outraged! Once upon a thriving economy, it was the homeless who had first dibs on cans found in the trash. Strolling along residential areas, they'd push their stolen grocery carts in search of shoes that fit, free food and recyclables to cash in. Now, with the economy heading into a recession, everyone is hauling ass to grab as many cans as possible.
Herald is a homeless man living in the mean streets of Beverly Hills. He had this to say about the battle of arms for aluminum. "These used to be our streets! Now we have to fight with rich White people to get the good cans." With companies like California Aluminum offering $1.65 per pound, Herald used to make between $75-$100/ month. Today, he's lucky if he can wrangle enough up for much needed dental work.
We interviewed some local for their comments on the growing recession. "Hey, first come first serve!"
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