Treasures in the Trash

For 34 years, New York Sanitation worker, Nelson Molina collected items in the trash on his route in East Harlem. Over 45,000 items, all catalogued and organized on the second floor of the M11 garage. Nelson retired from the job in 2015, but comes to the garage routinely to check in on his "museum."
Treasures in the Trash is Directed by Nicolas Heller, Cinematography by Joe Bressler, Produced by Charlie Eisenbach, Edited by Lucas Lobe, Music Supervision by Falside, Sound Mix by Bobb Barito, Color by Joe Bressler, Titles by Greg Matesich, Illustrations by Cleofus.
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[@OpalSea]

It's amazing how much he remembers!! He is a priceless trove of knowledge

[@erinboes9139]

Gathering stuff from trash for 34 years and it looks like a museum. Such a stark contrast with Hoarders!

[@erickfgty]

Wow, one of the best short docs I’ve ever seen ! Congrats

[@60secdocs]

From the Director Nicolas Heller:
“The collection is not open to the public since it is in an active garage, but our hope is to get a proper space with the help of this film. Please visit nycstrongest.org/future-museum to donate!”
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[@Bondisaurus]

“Everything can have a home”

[@trengodd]

"I was told to never throw something out that has a purpose." was heartfelt forsure!

[@DavidS-dw1wv]

Beautiful film. Thank you for this. Watched this on the TV in my mum’s living room here in England.

[@Viroh]

Amazing quality video! Nice that you sometimes make longer ones. Is this a 50k sub special?

[@livenandlove1980]

I ❤this!

[@aneeshmartinjosef8281]

Super.....

[@0llin.]

3 views, 3 likes 100% like rate

[@ohkee]

Upvote for the music.

[@shiramischmid7572]

I don't get why he keeps it private...

[@Viroh]

It's his collection