New York City: the dark light of this nothing

Clint is a regular in the neighborhood, though he doesn't live here. He comes to Park Slope daily to collect bottles and cans that can be redeemed for money. In addition to the redeemables, many residents routinely put out anything that can be reclaimed as scrap metal, as on any given day there is a steady stream of collectors making their rounds, some from other areas, like Clint, and some from Park Slope.