Artist Sells $25 Trash Souvenirs Found Outside Taylor Swift's Wedding

By Rhea NayyarJuly 8, 2026

“It wasn't as dirty as I was expecting,” said Justin Gignac, who suited up to collect garbage with a claw grabber outside Madison Square Garden.

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