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Recently, Yoder and Stephens gifted Noah with some Waste Management flair including a toy garbage truck, a hat and even a folding chair to sit in as he waits for the truck each week.

\"PHOTO:
Tracey Cooper
PHOTO: Every Thursday morning, Noah Cooper, 6, greets the guys of Waste Management in West Virginia.
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\"It just warms my heart that they see the sweetness in him and they've gone above and beyond,\" Cooper said.

Since Noah's love for the garbage men made local news, he's often recognized in his neighborhood and mom says he's enjoying the spotlight.

\"PHOTO:
Tracey Cooper
PHOTO: Noah Cooper, 6, has become a hometown celebrity thanks to his adorable friendship with a sanitation crew.
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