Big Bird sees Mr. Snuffleupagus looking distraught as he stands by a several-foot-high trash can. Snuffy explains that his mommy wanted him to take out the trash before he came over to play, but he was so anxious to play that he forgot to leave it behind and brought it with him instead. Big Bird thinks they can play now, then Snuffy can bring the trash can back on his way home. As the two run off to play, Oscar emerges to witness another typical day on Sesame Street...until he gets a view of the giant trash can nearby.
A captain and a first mate think they have planned ahead well for their trip at sea, but they forgot to take in the anchor. (First: Episode 1591)
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Oscar and Telly Monster stand in awe over the giant trash can. Oscar wants to get inside, but is much too short. He tries standing on Telly's shoulders, but can't reach and Telly drops him. Oscar produces his Grouch pogo stick, which gives him enough of a boost to get inside.
Susan and Bob come by and see the giant trash can. Oscar shows them the many, giant-sized treasures he's found with a new rendition of "I Love Trash." Oscar resolves to move into this new can.
This version of "I Love Trash" uses the music track in Oscar's debut of the song in a season one episode. This scene was included on the DVD release 50 Years and Counting.
Cartoon
A trash can in the park dictates a letter about the scenery that surrounds her. Artist: Irra Verbitsky (First: Episode 1486)
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Oscar ducks into his own trash can to pack up his things. Meanwhile, Snuffy heads home, forgetting to take his trash can with him. Fortunately, a Snuffleupagus sanitation worker (Martin P. Robinson) happens by (singing his own version of "The People in Your Neighborhood" to himself) and recognizes the can. He tells Big Bird that he'll return it to Snuffy's residence and drags it off. Oscar emerges and is distraught seeing the can is now gone. Susan and Bob wonder what happened and don't buy Big Bird's explanation. Big Bird heeds their advice not to tell Oscar in his current state, while saying he thinks the two should spend more time together.
A self-proclaimed "handsome" fly (voiced by Casey Kasem) is indignant about appearing in a segment about the letter F with a "fat and ugly" frog. The frog solves the problem by eating the fly. (First: Episode 0034)
Muppets
Honkers attempt to play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on their noses. Part 2. (First: Episode 1521)
Clementine hears water running, which reminds Forgetful Jones that he was about to do something. Using the clues at hand (a bar of soap, a backbrush, and a towel), Forgetful remembers that it's bath time. Buster's bath, that is... (First: Episode 1666)
Cartoon
Little Red Riding Hood is prepared for her trip to Grandma's. (First: Episode 1468)
Oscar shows Susan and Bob something else that has just turned up by his can - a teeny, tiny trash can full of tiny trash. As Oscar goes to make room for it on his coffee table, a Twiddlebug sanitation worker (Robinson) drives by in their garbage truck and collects the can. Oscar returns to find that a second trash can he liked has been taken, and moans and groans over the day he's having as Susan and Bob try to comfort him. Olivia announces the sponsors.
