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Give a big thank you to your garbage man on Global Garbage Man Day - they are essential to keeping our environment clean and healthy!
Celebrate Global Garbage Man Day on June 17 and show some appreciation for the people who work hard to keep our streets clean! This special day was created in 1988 by Bob Gordon, a sanitation worker from New York City. It's meant to recognize all of the hardworking garbage men and women around the world who are responsible for collecting our trash every single day. Let's take this opportunity to thank them for their dedication and commitment.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Start of Sanitation Systems</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sanitation systems begin to be established in urban areas worldwide, necessitating the role of sanitation workers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of Waste Management</div><div class='timeline-text'>Waste Management Inc., one of the largest waste collection companies, is founded in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1988</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Global Garbage Man Day Inception</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sanitation worker Bob Gordon from New York City creates Global Garbage Man Day to recognize his colleagues worldwide.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2001</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition for 9/11 Clean-up Efforts</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sanitation workers are widely commended for their crucial role in clean-up efforts following the 9/11 attacks in New York City.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Pandemic Highlights Essential Workers</div><div class='timeline-text'>Sanitation workers, among other essential workers, are appreciated globally for their dedication amid the COVID-19 pandemic.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Send a thank you note</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your appreciation by sending a thank you note to your local garbage man or waste management company. A small gesture like this can mean a lot.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a donation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate to your local sanitation workers' union or fund. Even if it's just a few dollars, it will help create better working conditions and pay for those who do one of the most important jobs in our society.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Clean up your neighborhood</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event in your neighborhood to clean up the streets and sidewalks. This will benefit both your local community and the garbage men who have to work hard to pick up all of the trash.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Offer to volunteer with an organization that collects donations for sanitation workers or provides other services such as meal delivery or clothing donations.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Recycle</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make sure you're doing your part by recycling as much as you can. This will reduce the amount of waste that needs to be collected and processed by the garbage men.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Garbage men help keep the environment clean</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Garbage collectors are essential to keeping our cities and communities clean. Every day, they put in long hard hours to collect, sort and haul away hazardous waste so that it doesn't end up polluting our air or water. They are also there for when natural disasters strike, helping people to safely dispose of damaged materials.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Garbage men provide a valuable service</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Garbage collectors play an important role in keeping our cities running smoothly. They make sure that trash is taken away quickly and efficiently, so that it doesn't pile up and create health issues. This invaluable service saves communities time and money as well as helping to protect the environment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Garbage men deserve recognition</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Just like any other workers, garbage men deserve recognition for their hard work and dedication. Global Garbage Man Day is an opportunity to show your appreciation for their efforts by thanking them for all they do. It's also a chance to educate others about the importance of keeping our planet clean!</p></div></div>
Global Garbage Man Day is celebrated on June 17th every year. In 2024 Global Garbage Man Day will occur on a Monday.
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