In San Francisco, Making a Living from Your Billionaire Neighbor’s Trash

Mr. Orta was born in San Antonio, Tex., one of 12 children. A virtual tour of the neighborhood on the Zillow site shows that homes valued at $3 million and above are the norm. On the six times Mr. Orta went out with a reporter, he followed a variety of circuits, but usually ended up exploring his favorite alleys and a dumpster that has been bountiful.

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