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Trash Truck (2020) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Six-year old Hank and his best pal, a giant trash truck, explore the world around them on fantastical adventures with their animal friends.

TV-Y7-FV • 2020 • 2 seasons

Age
8+

Hank is a free-range, dirt-covered 6 year old boy with a big imagination and an even bigger best pal… a giant honking, snorting trash truck. From learning to fly to going to the dentist, there is no adventure too big or too small for these two best friends.

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Is Trash Truck appropriate for kids?

Hank is a free-range, dirt-covered 6 year old boy with a big imagination and an even bigger best pal… a giant honking, snorting trash truck. From learning to fly to going to the dentist, there is no adventure too big or too small for these two best friends. Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language Moderate 4/10
Sex/Nudity None 0/10
Violence/Gore Intense 8/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Trash Truck

No sexual content, nudity, or suggestive physical contact is present in this season. Occasionally, mild crush-related humor or innocent flirtatious jokes may appear during character interactions, but these remain well within the bounds of TV-Y7-FV programming. The focus remains entirely on friendship and the action-oriented adventures of the main cast.

Violence and gore in Trash Truck

Frequent stylized action with fights, chases, weapons, powers, crashes, explosions, and peril. Injuries are non-graphic.

Language in Trash Truck

No strong language; mild insults, taunts, threats, and urgent action dialogue may occur.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Trash Truck

This season contains no prominent use of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products by any of the characters. The dialogue focuses primarily on teamwork, responsibility, and navigating rivalry in a manner appropriate for young viewers. There are no scenes portraying substance abuse or related mature themes.

Mature themes in Trash Truck

Mild-to-moderate themes of courage, teamwork, responsibility, loyalty, fear, rivalry, justice, and using power wisely.

Scary moments in Trash Truck

No standout scary moments have been catalogued for Trash Truck yet. Because this title is recommended for younger kids, sign up to get community-flagged jump scares, tense scenes, and startling imagery as parents submit them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trash Truck appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Trash Truck is best for ages 8+. It's rated TV-Y7-FV. Hank is a free-range, dirt-covered 6 year old boy with a big imagination and an even bigger best pal… a giant honking, snorting trash truck. From learning to fly to going to the dentist, there is no adventure too big or…

What age rating does Trash Truck have?

Trash Truck is rated TV-Y7-FV. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 8+.

What is Trash Truck about?

Hank is a free-range, dirt-covered 6 year old boy with a big imagination and an even bigger best pal… a giant honking, snorting trash truck. From learning to fly to going to the dentist, there is no adventure too big or too small for these two best friends.

How many seasons does Trash Truck have?

Trash Truck has 2 seasons covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Trash Truck?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Trash Truck.

How violent is Trash Truck?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Trash Truck per our reviewers.

Is the language in Trash Truck appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Trash Truck.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Trash Truck?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Trash Truck.

What mature themes appear in Trash Truck?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Trash Truck.

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