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They came from throughout the state seeking a coveted prize - the title of best garbageman in Oregon. Drivers in the competition took a written test and also performed a vehicle inspection before tackling the obstacle course. "It gives the garbage haulers a platform to test their skills and show off," said Michelle Langdon, event organizer and a Lane County waste management engineer. Allied Waste and Republic Services merged more than a year ago. Trucks ranging from 25 feet long to 75 feet long growled their way through an obstacle course that tested skills like parallel parking, backing down a tight alley, and taking tight turns. "Nothing has really changed. Julie Jackson, Republic Services community relations manager, said her company will send drivers who qualify to the national competition. They are dangerous. "It's not going to be a walk in the park," said Dean Coakley of Lebanon, a Republic Services driver. Five mechanics also competed during the Garbage Truck Road-E-O, peforming mechanical skills tests. It's just the name," Jackson said. |
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
Cleaning up
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