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Man With Three Wives and Six Children Pleads for Claxton Bay Dump to Remain Open A Claxton Bay scrap metal salvager who says he has three wives and six children is appealing for the dump where he has earned his living for approximately 40 years to remain open. Samson Jones made the revelation during an interview with Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA) president Allan Ferguson, who visited salvage sites in the Claxton Bay area on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Jones explained that after leaving prison, salvaging became the only work he could secure, allowing him to earn an honest living and provide for his family. For approximately four decades, he has collected iron, aluminium, copper and other recyclable materials to make ends meet. When Ferguson asked about his family, Jones revealed that he has six children and three wives. But beyond the surprising admission, Jones had a serious message about the importance of keeping the dump accessible to those who depend on it. He estimated that approximately 200 people work in the area, with salvagers travelling from Arima, Port of Spain, Tobago and other communities to earn a living. According to Jones, the workers generally cooperate rather than fight, recognising that everyone is there for the same purpose: survival. He also explained that money earned from collecting scrap helps workers purchase schoolbooks, educate their children and obtain important personal documents. Jones warned that closing the dump without providing alternative livelihoods could create serious difficulties for workers and their families. He stressed that the workers do not want to return to criminal activities and would rather continue earning money through honest labour. Ferguson, meanwhile, defended the salvagers, arguing that legitimate workers should not be associated with individuals involved in metal theft. He claimed that workers at such sites contribute more than 20 per cent of the material exported through the country's scrap trade, although that figure was not independently verified. Ferguson also highlighted the environmental benefits of recycling, explaining that salvagers help prevent metals, batteries and other discarded materials from being buried in the ground. The association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting workers and advocating for the protection of their livelihoods. For Jones, the message was simple: after approximately 40 years of making a living from discarded materials, the dump represents far more than scrap metal. It represents the means of supporting his family and keeping food on the table. Article and image source: facebook.com
Man With Three Wives and Six Children Pleads for Claxton Bay Dump to Remain Open
A Claxton Bay scrap metal salvager who says he has three wives and six children is appealing for the dump where he has earned his living for approximately 40 years to remain open.
Samson Jones made the revelation during an interview with Trinidad and Tobago Scrap Iron Dealers Association (TTSIDA) president Allan Ferguson, who visited salvage sites in the Claxton Bay area on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
Jones explained that after leaving prison, salvaging became the only work he could secure, allowing him to earn an honest living and provide for his family.
For approximately four decades, he has collected iron, aluminium, copper and other recyclable materials to make ends meet.
When Ferguson asked about his family, Jones revealed that he has six children and three wives.
But beyond the surprising admission, Jones had a serious message about the importance of keeping the dump accessible to those who depend on it.
He estimated that approximately 200 people work in the area, with salvagers travelling from Arima, Port of Spain, Tobago and other communities to earn a living.
According to Jones, the workers generally cooperate rather than fight, recognising that everyone is there for the same purpose: survival.
He also explained that money earned from collecting scrap helps workers purchase schoolbooks, educate their children and obtain important personal documents.
Jones warned that closing the dump without providing alternative livelihoods could create serious difficulties for workers and their families.
He stressed that the workers do not want to return to criminal activities and would rather continue earning money through honest labour.
Ferguson, meanwhile, defended the salvagers, arguing that legitimate workers should not be associated with individuals involved in metal theft.
He claimed that workers at such sites contribute more than 20 per cent of the material exported through the country’s scrap trade, although that figure was not independently verified.
Ferguson also highlighted the environmental benefits of recycling, explaining that salvagers help prevent metals, batteries and other discarded materials from being buried in the ground.
The association reaffirmed its commitment to supporting workers and advocating for the protection of their livelihoods.
For Jones, the message was simple: after approximately 40 years of making a living from discarded materials, the dump represents far more than scrap metal. It represents the means of supporting his family and keeping food on the table.
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