Overalls Are Damaging Dryer?
I use safety pins to pin the straps with fasteners into the pockets.After the overalls are dry I hang on the back of chair to air dry the fabric that was stuffed in the pocket. No more noise and damage to the dryer.
What is This Plant? (Giant Ragweed)
Cant tell for sure from your picture but look up Giant hogweed. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_Hogweed If it is this be careful the sap of leaves is dangerous.