Hi there! I’m Cory Carson. I love to have fun and go on adventures with my friends. Today, I have a special job to do. Let’s find out what it is!
Today is garbage day, and I’m super excited! My friend Gary Garbage is here with his big garbage truck. He picks up all the trash from our neighborhood. But guess what? He needs a helper, and that’s me!
Gary asked if I wanted to be his “Junior Garbage Apprentice.” That means I get to help him with his important job. I said, “Yes, please!” because I love helping out. Let’s see what we find in the trash today!
As we drive around, we find all sorts of things in the trash. There’s banana-flavored go-go juice, an old radio, and even a magazine. But wait! We found a bottle that can be recycled. Recycling is when we use old things to make new things, and it’s great for the Earth!
Gary and I make sure to put the bottle in the right place so it can be recycled. We care about keeping our planet clean and happy. Do you like to recycle too?
Oh no! The Fendersons forgot to put their trash out. I said I could help, but the trash can was really big and heavy. I tried my best, but I accidentally lost the trash. It went flying into space! Can you believe it?
Gary thought it was amazing that the trash went to space. He even called me a “Trash-tronaut,” which is like an astronaut for trash. How cool is that? Maybe one day, I’ll go to space too!
Even though I made a mistake, Gary said I did a great job. Being a Junior Garbage Apprentice was so much fun, and I learned a lot about helping the environment. I can’t wait for my next adventure!
Thanks for joining me today. Remember, you can help keep the Earth clean by recycling and taking care of your trash. See you next time!
Recycling Scavenger Hunt: Go on a scavenger hunt around your home or classroom to find items that can be recycled. Look for things like paper, plastic bottles, and cans. Once you’ve collected them, sort them into different bins for recycling. Talk about why recycling is important and how it helps the Earth.
Create a Recycled Art Project: Use some of the items you found during the scavenger hunt to create a piece of art. You can make a collage, a sculpture, or even a robot! Use glue, tape, or string to put your art together. Share your creation with your friends and explain how you used recycled materials to make something new.
Imagine and Draw Your Own Adventure: Just like Cory became a “Trash-tronaut,” imagine your own adventure where you help the environment. Draw a picture of yourself on this adventure. Are you exploring the ocean to clean up trash, or maybe planting trees in a forest? Share your drawing and story with the class.
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[theme music playing]
Hi, I’m Cory. Cory Carson.
Hey, kiddo.
♪ Go! Go! ♪ Cory!
Chrissy!
Whee! Come back here!
♪ Go! Go! ♪
Garbage day!
Mmm!
Hey! You blinked! I win!
No fair, no honking!
Tickle tackle!
Garbage day!
Yay!
[engine approaching]
Gary Garbage!
Whoa!
Hey, Gary. Hey, Chrissy! Hey Cory!
How are you doing this morning?
We missed you at bumper bowling last night.
Sorry about that, I had an early shift.
Wouldn’t want to disappoint my fans.
You mean your biggest fan.
Aw, no need to be shy, Cory.
Here, check this out!
I’ve been working on this one just for you.
Oops-a-day!
Say, you wouldn’t happen to know anyone that might be interested in a “Junior Garbage Apprenticeship”?
Can I? Can I?
I don’t know. Being a garbage truck is a tough job.
Do you think he can handle it?
Cory’s going to be a natural.
I’m just joking. You can go!
Whoo-hoo! All right! Let’s go!
OK! Bye! Smell you later!
All right, let’s see what we’ve got here.
Banana flavored go-go juice, an old radio, and a Modern Car magazine!
You can smell all that?
Yep! All part of the job.
Whoa. Wait! A recyclable!
You’re right! That doesn’t go in the trash.
What were you doing in there, Mr. Bottle?
Gee, I don’t know. I guess some people just don’t care about the environment.
That’s a real shame.
Well, we care! Don’t we, Cory?
Oh, yes. Very much!
Bye-bye, Mr. Bottle!
See you in the next life!
Thanks for your help back there, Junior Apprentice.
You’re welcome.
You know, I think I’m getting the hang of this.
You’re a natural.
Oh, no. Looks like the Fendersons forgot to bring their trash down to the curb again.
I can get it.
You sure? That’s a pretty big can.
Yeah! I totally got this!
All right, go for it!
Meet you back here in a bit.
Hey! You’re not Gary.
You smell like Gary.
Thank you! I’m actually Gary’s Junior Garbage Apprentice.
Well, can your dad do this?
Ahh!
It’s fine!
No! It’s not fine!
I knew you’d come for me.
Hi, Dr. Wiperglass.
Hi, Cory! Remember, your check-up is on Tuesday.
I won’t forget, Dr. Wiperglass!
I want you to meet my friend, Brett.
Sorry, Brett!
Help! Mr. O’Tool!
Hey, sorry about your can.
There’s my Junior Garbage Apprentice.
Hey. What’s with the long face, Junior Dude?
I lost the Fendersons’ trash.
Lost? Where’d it go?
Space.
That’s amazing!
Are you kidding?!
I’ve been looking for a reason to go to space for years!
You’re going to be a Trash-tronaut?
Trash-tronaut! Yes!
Good job, Junior Garbage Apprentice.
Oh. Actually, I think that’s last night’s dinner.
[theme music playing]
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