John Whitmire: “We didn't paint them because it cost $3,000 to paint.”

“Solid waste, you know, they were buying used garbage trucks when I got there. They stayed in the shop. We put a halt to that. Found the resources by 50 new trucks. We didn't paint them because it cost $3,000 to paint. Paint them the blue that solid waste was using. We just left them white. It's making a difference, but we. We're playing catch up, Tony.” (44:58–45:02)

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