Trash men are pivotal tools in the America meme. Some would argue they have one of the toughest jobs in the world. Trash men are exposed to the worst of the human experience. The workplace is toxic and your most hated coworker is trash. I believe they prefer to be called “waste management specialist” or “sanitation consultant” on dating profiles. Who wouldn’t?
Anyone courageous enough to introduce themselves as “the trash man” - not “a trash man,” but “the trash man” - is not nice. There is a difference. For anyone confused, a trash man is a grunt. They are expendable. Big Trash hates them.
The trash man is the guy who owns the truck. He finances the robot arm. His signature is on the LLC. He’s conservative, wealthy, and stoic. You couldn’t find a better citizen even if you tried. Everyday he kneels, prays, thanks God for trash bags, and shames the devil for diesel prices.