tosher

/ˈtɒʃər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who sorts through, or deals in, refuse, especially food waste, typically for resale as animal feed.

“The city hired a tosher to sort through the market’s waste and find valuable materials.”

2. noun

A person who sorts through, or deals in, objects or goods discarded or considered worthless, typically for resale or recycling.

“The tosher combed through the thrift store’s donations, searching for items to resell online.”

Synonyms

  • scavenger
  • scourer

Antonyms

  • collector
  • preserver