Sanitation Worker: history and fun facts
Everything a curious kid might want to know about this job.
Did you know?
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A garbage truck has a big arm that can lift a bin up and tip it over all by itself, with the press of a button!
Through history
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Long ago
Long ago, people often threw their trash into the street. Today, neighbors put trash in bins so it can be carried away and the streets stay clean.
Tools of the trade
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Thick gloves
Thick gloves keep a sanitation worker's hands safe while they pick up and roll the bins. They help them work with care every day.
A day in the job
- MorningThe team looks at their map and climbs onto the truck. They follow the route so that every street on their list gets visited.
Words to know
- Recycling
- Recycling means sorting things like bottles and paper so they can be turned into brand new things instead of being thrown away.
Quiz time
Sanitation workers wear bright vests so drivers can see them easily.
Sanitation workers only collect trash from parks, not from streets.