Massachusetts boy's dream comes true, becoming a sanitation worker for a day

Massachusetts boy's wish to be a garbage man for a day comes true

Four-year-old Alan from Ashland, Massachusetts, had his wish fulfilled when he spent a day as a garbage man. (Credit: Make-A-Wish via Storyful)

ASHLAND, Mass. - A Massachusetts boy fulfilled his wish to be a sanitation worker for a day.

Four-year-old Alan from Ashland, who suffers from a respiratory disorder, dressed up as a garbage collection crew member for Halloween, said the Make-A-Wish foundation.

"While some children are drawn to superheroes or athletes, 4-year-old Alan, who has a respiratory disorder, idolizes a group of unsung heroes who aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty … garbage truck drivers," the foundation said.

The foundation also said that Alan "keeps his eyes peeled for the crew members who move through his neighborhood operating waste and recycling trucks" every week.

The foundation shared the footage of Alan enjoying the special day. He even visited "the transportation facility to ‘clock in’ for his shift with a timecard."

Also, Alan got help dispose of bins placed along a special route before "a grand finale […] where a huge crowd of community members greeted Alan to thank him for helping keep the community clean."

Storyful contributed to this report. This story was reported from Los Angeles.