OtterKnow Kids EncyclopediaSanitation workers are very important community helpers! They drive big, strong trucks through our neighborhoods to pick up our trash and recycling. They make sure our streets stay clean and fresh for everyone.
Every morning, sanitation workers stop at each house and empty the bins. They wear bright, shiny clothes so everyone can see them. They work hard in all kinds of weather, even when it is raining or cold! They also take our recycling to special places where it can be turned into new things.
When sanitation workers take away our garbage, they help keep our homes and parks healthy and beautiful. Without them, trash would pile up and make our neighborhoods messy and smelly. They keep our world clean so we can all stay healthy.
- A garbage truck can hold about 12 tons of trash in one load.
- Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a TV for three hours.
- Sanitation workers pick up trash from millions of homes every single week!
