The Trash-Eating Water Wheel: Baltimore’s Beloved Mr.Trash Wheel and the Order of the Wheel

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Mr. Trash Wheel is loved by Baltimore as he gives his devotees a chance to prove their worth.

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Now membership in the (not exactly) exclusive, (not quite) secret society, the Order of the Wheel, is open.

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Those who apply can pledge their allegiance to the wheel & demonstrate their commitment to environmental stewardship.

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The worthiness & veracity of said stewardship are judged by Mr.Trash Well, & if the applicant passes muster, they are admitted to the Order of the Wheel.

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Now, hopefuls can even apply online.

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A pin, a secret code name, a certificate, & info on the secret handshake are given to inductees.

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A part of the induction process is member-only communications from Mr.Trash Wheel.

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Paused in 2019, membership is now open to new members.

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The Order of the Wheel has always been limited to certain periods for applications.

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