Mayor Steve Benjamin and the City of Columbia recently unveil two new garbage trucks with vaccination messaging to encourage everyone in the Midlands to stop the COVID-19 virus.
The new 2021 side loader garbage trucks will have two steering wheels and can be driven from either side. The trucks will travel throughout the entire City. City of Columbia Solid Waste division services 40,000 customers weekly and these two trucks can be seen in every neighborhood within the city limits.
The “It’s YOUR Shot, Columbia” campaign began in June 2021 to let all Midlands citizens know that COVID-19 vaccinations are safe, effective, free. Follow the City of Columbia on social media for more information and use the hashtags #ItsYourShot and #ResilientColumbia for updates.
Visit https://resilient.columbiasc.gov for the latest information.
The new garbage trucks will be seen around the city as early as today to further expand message about vaccinations around Columbia.
Mayor Steve Benjamin takes a quick tour of the new garbage truck on Main Street.
Fleet Services Administrator David Foster Jr., City Manager Teresa Wilson and Lead Equipment Operator Sonia Lopez talk about all new details and improved safety features on the new garbage truck.
Director of Public Works Robert Anderson gives city officials tour of the newly wrapped garbage truck.