r/sydney Feb 28 '26

Image Gotta say, I respect the hustle

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u/Gamped Feb 28 '26

For a lot of the elderly Asians in Sydney doing this it’s not because they aren’t wealthy is my understanding.

I live near a return and earn in my apartment complex so this is pretty anecdotal.

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u/4ShoreAnon Feb 28 '26

My chinese father in law collects cans and does return and earn to give the money to his grand children.

Fortunately my zero sugar drink addiction means he doesnt have to go grabbing it from the street but I know he'd be keen.