Six-Year-Old’s Garbage Truck Obsession | Chico News

Chico News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A six-year-old kid in Chico, California, named Dean Evans, has turned his obsession with garbage trucks into a full-blown passion—so much so that he’s willing to switch between his mom’s and grandma’s houses just to catch the trucks. His fascination began as a baby, with family walks timed around trash day. He’s learned safety, knows the routes, and even has friendly interactions with the drivers, who wave and honk for him. One driver even gave him a toy garbage truck for Christmas, and Waste Management awarded him for his enthusiasm. Waking up before seven AM to watch the trucks roll by…