About this episode

Timothy Mahar shares his unexpected and fulfilling day spent at a recycling center and a dump after taking a vacation to regroup.

I took a vacation recently to relax and regroup. My attempt to escape from the chaotic events of the world. What a great unexpected day! First I took bottles and cans to the recycle place and made some new friends as they sorted through my $34.00 of returns. I got a hug and bottle of water before I left. Then, I loaded up my vehicle and was off to the dump. I have not been to a dump in over 30 years. The size, the purging, the people I met, the satisf...

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