Garbage Collectors
Young children see the garbage and recycling trucks often, so it makes a great topic for storytime. For an activity, focus on recycling: www.educationoutside.org/preschool/activities/recycling/.
Awan, Jashar. Every Monday Mabel. Mabel makes sure to be at her post to observe the garbage truck every Monday.
Clark, Katie. Grandma Drove the Garbage Truck. With the crew out sick, grandma takes over the duty of the garbage truck to get ready for a parade.
Cousins, Lucy. Maisy’s Recycling Truck. Maisy and her friends operate the recycling truck.
Coyle, Finn. The Clean-up Crew. Readers are introduced to various trucks that help clean up the city.
McMullan, Kate. I Stink! An enthusiastic garbage truck describes its uses and importance.
Olanaka, Barbara. Smash! Mash! Crash! There Goes the Trash! A garbage truck does its job to a rhythmic beat in this engaging story.
Rinker, Sherri Duskey. Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue. Before they can begin a renovation, the construction crew needs the garbage crew to clean up the area.
Zimmerman, Andrea. Trashy Town. With a delightful repeated chant, this celebrates Mr. Gilly and his garbage truck.
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Penny Peck, San Jose State University iSchool