OUR NEW DUMP TRUCK IS HERE!
We are incredibly grateful to Robertson & Olson Construction, Inc., Matt Olson, and Jan and Steve Oliva for the donation of this truck to Share’s Talkin’ Trash program.
The truck came complete with three, 20-yard containers, each of which can hold up to 2 tons of trash, and were purchased thanks to a grant from the Marie Lamfrom Foundation. This vehicle will greatly increase the efficiency of the program, which annually removes 226 tons of trash and debris from 60+ local sites.
Under the supervision of Tony Collin, Talkin’ Trash Manager, team members also receive housing search assistance, general case management, and job and life skill training.
“It’s one of the only positions at Share where we actually pay people to look for other work. The impact of the program is a benefit to both the team members and our community,” said Amy Reynolds, Executive
Director.
Talkin’ Trash receives ongoing funding from by the City of Vancouver. The crew has a weekly route including Esther Short Park, Vancouver Community Library, Share House and the surrounding blocks, the Fourth Plain Corridor from downtown to east Vancouver, and multiple bicycle paths and City parks. Extra stops are added as requests for service are received.
