LA VERNE, Calif. (KABC) — A young entrepreneur with autism is successfully turning one of his passions into a profitable neighborhood business.<\/p>\n
When David Nguyen of La Verne couldn’t find a job, his father said he revisited one of his childhood passions: his obsession with trash trucks.<\/p>\n
“We would actually walk with him and follow the trash truck around the neighborhood,” said Anthony Nguyen about his son’s childhood. “That was one of his joys.”<\/p>\n
“He loved everything about waste management. We visited various waste management sites, and his favorite toys were all different versions of trash trucks,” he added.<\/p>\n
His passion is now turning into a small profit.<\/p>\n
Every week he offers to bring his neighbor’s trash cans to the curb for pickup.<\/p>\n
“I basically feel great in my heart for doing it for my neighbors,” said David Nguyen, who said he envisions one day becoming a waste management driver.<\/p>\n
The 19-year-old’s neighbors, now customers, say not only is he a big help but also an inspiration for others.<\/p>\n
“I think it’s amazing,” said neighbor Taylor Allard. “Especially with everything going on in the world, we need more Davids around.”<\/p>\n
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