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Give your garbage man or woman a little thank you for all the hard work they do. Whether it’s your own personal service worker or someone you know who does this profession, get them a little something this Christmas to show your appreciation from these Christams gifts ideas for garbage men and women.
Christmas Gifts for the Garbage Men and Women in Your Life
These would also be great gifts to give from a kid who’s completely obsessed with the garbage collector (I know there’s plenty like that out there!).
Riding Dirty Shirt
They’re a garbage person, now they can show everyone even when they’re not wearing their uniform. This one is a funny play on the popular song.
Travel Mug
Is that a threat? This would be a funny Christmas gift for a garbage man or woman that enjoys making slightly dark jokes. Fill it with some hot chocolate packets or treats for a fun (and funny) gift idea.
Collecting Garbage Book
Give them some garbage men and women inspiration with this book. It’s all about uplifting stories from their fellow garbage collectors.
Garbage Truck Toy Shot Glass
The garbage truck usually takes but in this case it’s bringing something! You could pair it with a mini bottle of alcohol for a full gift.
Oscar Mug
Everyone’s favourite trash lover makes the perfect mascot for every garbage collector… Hopefully they’re not as grouchy, though.
I Heart Garbage Trucks Hat
They’re big, they’re strong, and they pick up lots of garbage. What’s not to love about garbage trucks?
Emergency Snacking Kit
Maybe they get hungry (hangry?) while out collecting garbage so gift them this emergency snacking kit.
Christmas Tree Ornament
For Christmas give them a an ornament for their tree. Perfect for garbage men and women!
Marvelous Cornelius Book
If your garbage man or woman has kids this book is a perfect Christmas gift for the family. It’s about a garbage collector who heroically made a difference after Hurricane Katrina.
Trash Bag Pin
This one really gets to the point of their job! It could be added to a jacket, bag, hat, etc. so they can brag about the job they do.
Funny T-Shirt
For the garbage collector with a sense of humour, this shirt is perfect. It’s a reference to an episode of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but has since become a popular meme that most folks know.
Ramblings of a One-Eyed Garbage Man
This is actually a book of emotional poetry written by a man who spent his life as a garbage collector.
Women’s #Garbage Collector Shirt
Garbage women don’t get enough recognition in this male dominated job so get her something special like this fitted sweatshirt. She’s not a garbage man, she’s a #garbage collector.
Trash Collector Vinyl Decal
Sometimes they’re not driving the garbage truck so with this decal they can let everyone know what their real passion is.
Christmas Shirt
It’s an interesting request but hey, no judgement here. This “All I want for Christmas is garbage” shirt seems like a great gift for the garbage man or woman with a good sense of humour.
Lego Garbage Man Minifigure
This cute little Lego set comes with a garbage collector and miniature bin. It would make a super cute gift from a child to their hero: the garbage collector!
Recycling Bin Coffee Mug
A lot of garbage men and women also handle the recycling, so why not focus on that part of their job a bit too? This mug that’s shaped like a bin isn’t just fun and cute, but practical too.
The Law of the Garbage Truck Book
According to this book, people are like garbage trucks. This book will give your garbage collector some interesting perspective that’s been in front of them this whole time.
Personalized Garbage Truck Ornament
A perfect Christmas gift, this ornament can be personalized with the year and garbage man or woman’s name.
Garbage Man Ave Sign
This garbage man sign would be a perfect gift for someone you don’t know very well but still want to get a little something for.
Garbage Truck Hat
This embroidered garbage truck hat will keep any garbage man or woman’s head toasty warm all winter long.
Lord of the Bins Mug
What are they lord of? The trash bins, of course! Funny and cute for a thoughtful (and inexpensive) gift.
Desktop Organizer Bins
Another great gift idea for the garbage men and women in your life that’s easy on the budget, this combo of trash and recycling bins make great desk organizers around the house.
Handmade Christmas Ornament
This painted ornament features a snowy winter scene with a garage truck driving down the road. It also says “thank you” and I think it would be a perfect thank you gift for the garbage man or woman that comes to your house.
Christmas Treat Set
You can’t usually go wrong with treats, especially when you’re looking for a gift for someone you don’t know every well (like the garbage collector). Get something nice like this candy gift set to show your appreciation this holiday season.
Garbage men and women have a tough, dirty job that deserves a little something to say thank you for their hard work. Make sure to put yours on your Christmas list with these gift ideas for garbage men and women!