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A sanitation worker is a person who helps keep places clean.

Who they are:

  • A person who picks up trash.
  • A person who cleans streets and parks.
  • Sometimes called a garbage collector or cleaner.

What they do:

  • They drive big trucks that take away our trash.
  • They sweep and pick up litter so the ground is clean.
  • They wear special clothes and gloves to stay safe.

Why they are important:

  • They help keep our homes, parks, and streets nice and healthy.
  • They stop trash from making people sick.

What you can do:

  • Put your trash in the bin.
  • Wash your hands after touching trash.
  • Say "Thank you" when you see a sanitation worker.

Short rhyme:
"Big truck comes, pick it up! Clean and tidy, thank you, friend!"


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