junkmen

/ˈdʒʌŋkmɛn/

Definitions

1. noun

Men who collect and dispose of waste and other unwanted materials, especially from households or construction sites.

“The city hired a team of junkmen to clean up the abandoned buildings.”

Synonyms

  • rag-and-bone men
  • scavengers

Antonyms

  • recyclers
  • sanitation workers