Samantha Maldonado
Vladimir only makes a small tear in the bags he investigates so as to keep the garbage neat. Otherwise, stores can get fines.
Although the pursuit has traditionally been about finding necessities, online sites and flea markets allow people to easily profit from once-trashed treasures.
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