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Trash Truck
Trash Truck poster.jpg
Season 1 promotional poster
Created by Max Keane
Written by Various
Directed by Various
Voices of
Theme music composer Pollen Music Group
Opening theme "Trash Truck" Theme
Composer(s) Stephen Spies
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 2
No. of episodes 28 + Special
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Max Keane
  • Glen Keane
  • Gennie Rim
Animator(s) Chromosphere Studio
Editor(s) Sally Bergom
Running time 10-17 minutes
Production company(s)
  • Glen Keane Productions
  • Netflix Animation
Distributor Netflix
Release
Original network Netflix
Picture format HDTV 1080p
Audio format Stereo
Original release November 10, 2020 (2020-11-10) – present (present)

Trash Truck is a fun computer-animated TV show you can watch on Netflix. It's about a six-year-old boy named Hank who has a giant, friendly trash truck as his best friend. Together, they go on exciting adventures and learn new things. The show first came out on November 10, 2020. A second season started on May 4, 2021.

There's also a special Christmas episode called A Trash Truck Christmas. It was released on December 11, 2020.

Meet the Characters

The characters in Trash Truck are brought to life by a talented group of voice actors. Here are some of the main voices you'll hear:

  • Hank is voiced by Henry Keane. He's the main character, a curious and adventurous boy.
  • Trash Truck is voiced by Glen Keane. He's Hank's best friend, a big, lovable garbage truck.
  • Olive is voiced by Olive Keane. She's a small, wise, and sometimes sassy porcupine.
  • Donny is voiced by Lucas Neff. He's a playful and energetic raccoon.
  • Walter is voiced by Brian Baumgartner. He's a calm and friendly bear.
  • Ms. Mona is voiced by Jackie Lobb. She's a helpful and kind cow.

Episodes and Seasons

Trash Truck has two main seasons and a special holiday episode. Each episode is about 10 to 17 minutes long.

Season Overview

Season Episodes Originally released
1 12 November 10, 2020 (2020-11-10)
Special December 11, 2020 (2020-12-11)
2 16 May 4, 2021 (2021-05-04)

Season 1 (2020)

The first season of Trash Truck has 12 episodes. They all came out on November 10, 2020. In these episodes, Hank and Trash Truck learn about things like slumber parties, going to the movie theater, and playing hide-and-seek.

Holiday Special (2020)

A special Christmas episode, A Trash Truck Christmas, was released on December 11, 2020. It's a festive adventure for Hank and his friends.

Season 2 (2021)

The second season has 16 episodes. It premiered on May 4, 2021. In this season, Hank and Trash Truck continue their adventures, exploring topics like ballet recitals, dinosaurs, and beach days.

How the Show Was Made

The idea for Trash Truck was first shared in 2018. The show is made by Glen Keane Productions and Netflix Animation. They use computer animation to create the characters and their world.

When the Show Came Out

Trash Truck first appeared on Netflix on November 10, 2020. Before the show was released, a preview video (called a trailer) was shared on October 20, 2020. The Christmas special followed a month later, on December 11.

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