Randy

Randy has been homeless for 12 years. He makes his living collecting and recycling cans. Unfortunately for Randy (and the entire homeless population in California) a new recycling law has done into effect that will put his meager income at risk.

Under the new law, Californians must show a valid state ID to cash in aluminum (including cans). Photographs and thumb-prints are collected, and money is withheld for three days. This law is meant to prevent metal theft from construction sites or vehicle parts, which is a legitimate problem. But why not exempt those who are simply looking to cash in cans?

During the interview, I asked Randy if he had three wishes, what would the be. His first response? A home.

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• horvath
• homeless
• homelessness
• poverty invisible people
• LAist

[iamkarenchicago]

wtfff let the man recycle, it the least he can do to make a living!

[venom551]

this sounds like a cool guy, its a shame he can't make no more money

[youdevil6]

@0poop0 Why do you say that on every one of this guys videos?

[redKELLYMHRCH]

this is sad, but i got here cuz in my recommendations it sed "Randy, because you watched Robert" amd that struck me funny and i thought i should share that with people to shed light on this sad video, i hope it helps somebody smile, i love making people smile

[0poop0]

get it together grouch

[dadybundy]

have power to smile .. :(

[xVThisMyStoryGVx]

i find it amazing that he is still able to somehow smile

[HomelessJack]

lol trust me i noe how he feels

[ijustinsane]

I know how you feel Randy.

-Randy.

[yitzhach]

a house, a million dollars, and a pack of cigarettes... Priceless...