“One man’s scrap”
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A man unloads scrap metal at General Iron Industries in Chicago. Cities like Evanston are trying to figure out how to regulate scrap haulers. Tribune photo by Jose M. Osorio / June 1, 2009
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“Scrap aplenty”
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Trucks line up to enter the General Iron Industries yard in Chicago where (top photo) a man unloads scrap metal. Adam Labkon of General Iron Industries says the scavengers do the community a service. (Tribune photo by José M. Osorio / June 1, 2009)
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“Scrap metal scavengers”
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A man unloads scrap metal at General Iron Industries. Evanston residents have complained that scavengers have taken items not meant to be hauled away. Tribune photo by José M. Osorio / June 1, 2009)
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“Regulating scavengers”
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Evanston is trying to figure out how to regulate scavengers. Beyond the pilfering problem the city loses money when rogue haulers drive off with old washing machines, furniture and other large pieces left in alleys, she said. Tribune photo by José M. Osorio / June 1, 2009) Related article: In Evanston, one man’s trash is one town’s revenue