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Talk Dirty 2 Me: Episode Summary
- Introduction: Shawn welcomes Anthony and Zachary to the show.
- Anthony's Background:
- A veteran of the waste industry with over 40 years of experience.
- Started riding on garbage trucks at a young age and launched a curbside recycling service as a teenager.
- Engaged in competitive tactics against a rival garbage company, leading to confrontations and playful sabotage.
- Shared stories of his early days in the business, including undercutting competitors and dealing with aggressive rivalries.
- Friendly Competition:
- Anthony and Shawn joke about "trash wars" and the competitive nature of waste collection.
- Discussion about how competition has changed over the years, with modern regulations and technology limiting what can be done.
Zach's Journey in Waste Management
Zach, raised in Southern Oregon, developed a fascination with garbage trucks from a young age. He began helping waste drivers as a teenager and later joined the Oregon Air National Guard, initially aiming to become a mechanical engineer. In 2006, he started working for AGG Enterprises in Portland, where he quickly learned the intricacies of waste collection in a city without alleys.
His experiences included navigating unique challenges, such as working around homeless individuals near dumpsters. After transitioning to marketing and videography, Zach, alongside his partner Anthony, is now focused on creating a waste museum to preserve the history and legacy of the industry, featuring rare trucks and educational initiatives.
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By Shawn and AlexTalk Dirty 2 Me: Episode Summary
- Introduction: Shawn welcomes Anthony and Zachary to the show.
- Anthony's Background:
- A veteran of the waste industry with over 40 years of experience.
- Started riding on garbage trucks at a young age and launched a curbside recycling service as a teenager.
- Engaged in competitive tactics against a rival garbage company, leading to confrontations and playful sabotage.
- Shared stories of his early days in the business, including undercutting competitors and dealing with aggressive rivalries.
- Friendly Competition:
- Anthony and Shawn joke about "trash wars" and the competitive nature of waste collection.
- Discussion about how competition has changed over the years, with modern regulations and technology limiting what can be done.
Zach's Journey in Waste Management
Zach, raised in Southern Oregon, developed a fascination with garbage trucks from a young age. He began helping waste drivers as a teenager and later joined the Oregon Air National Guard, initially aiming to become a mechanical engineer. In 2006, he started working for AGG Enterprises in Portland, where he quickly learned the intricacies of waste collection in a city without alleys.
His experiences included navigating unique challenges, such as working around homeless individuals near dumpsters. After transitioning to marketing and videography, Zach, alongside his partner Anthony, is now focused on creating a waste museum to preserve the history and legacy of the industry, featuring rare trucks and educational initiatives.