garbage man
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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
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
“If I had become a garbage man, I could have retired by now.”
From Seattle Times • Oct. 20, 2019
“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
