A New York City artist has found a unique way to capitalize on the attention surrounding the recent wedding of pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce by selling small cubes filled with discarded items collected near Madison Square Garden. These cubes, measuring approximately 1-by-1-by-¾ inches, contain everyday litter such as cigarette butts, plastic straws, bottle caps, an AirPod, a Ring Pop, and even a discarded ovulation test kit. Priced at $25 each, plus $10 shipping, the items have quickly sold out, attracting buyers from more than 30 countries.

Justin Gignac, the creator behind the project, began gathering refuse from the streets around Madison Square Garden shortly after the private wedding ceremony held on July 3. The event caused several New York City streets to close and drew a guest list exceeding 1,000 attendees, which included celebrities such as Brad Pitt, Ed Sheeran, Reese Witherspoon, and Steven Spielberg. The ceremony was officiated by comedian Adam Sandler.

Gignac, dressed in a tuxedo, used a litter picker to collect the discarded materials in the vicinity of the venue, describing the items as remnants from “the edge of a love story” connected to the high-profile event. Each cube is carefully arranged, sealed to prevent odor or leakage, and signed by Gignac, making them a distinctive keepsake for dedicated fans and collectors.

The product is marketed under names such as “New York City Garbage” and “Not Invited Edition (Taylor & Travis’ Wedding),” emphasizing the connection to the wedding while acknowledging that the pieces were sourced from areas outside the official guest list. The artist refers to the cubes as “Pocket Garbage,” allowing fans to carry a tangible fragment of the wedding’s atmosphere.

This is not Gignac’s first foray into commemorative art involving discarded items. He has previously sold limited-edition garbage cubes marking significant New York City sports events, including the New York Giants' 2012 championship parade and the Yankees’ 2009 championship celebration.

The rapid sales and international interest underscore both the cultural impact of Swift and Kelce’s wedding and the willingness of fans to engage with unconventional memorabilia linked to major celebrity events.