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You're very astute in realizing that these behavioral patterns are probably stemming from something deeper, possibly some insecurity or doubt that needs to be addressed. I've found in my parenting that trying to instill empathy, while difficult at a young age, can be exceptionally rewarding. Try to help your son understand the golden rule by explaining what it must have been like for the other kid to be put in a container of garbage. You might want to have a meeting with the instigating child's parents about any kind of problems between the two kids.
As for lying, this is tricky. For a 6 year old, the rules of the unverse are still falling in to place, so explaining the consequences of becoming a liar can seem very far off and a child might not understand. Try to cite something your son might be able to relate to, like a popular cartoon character who is caught in a lie. You also might want to monitor what kinds of video games, tv, and movies he is exposed to. At the age of 6, violence can be soaked up by a child very easily, and can form behavioral patterns that are life long.
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