Originally Posted by tacomee
I'll second going getto and building a trailer out of scrap wood, a BMX bike from Goodwill and a chunk of old tire for a hitch. It's really a fun project and you get a cool trailer for way under a $100. Invite friends! Buy beer! Just use the power tools BEFORE drinking.
Give the new beast a name and snazzy paint job. At least if you get laid off, you'll have the perfect rig for picking cans up off the side of road for extra income
Yes, why buy what you can build.......cheaply

You can even modify it to suit your needs
http://www.motherearthnews.com/arc/6552/