EIGHT years after getting a call from his brother-in-law asking if he wanted a new job, ToxFree truck driver Mark Nason loves being out on the road.
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Although most of Launceston is used to using wheelie bins, Mr Nason and his "runner" Matt Chatwin do the Thursday night central business district run, collecting rubbish bags the old- fashioned way, with Mr Nason up front and Mr Chatwin riding along on the tailgate.
"The run sees us criss-cross the inner city blocks in what appears to be a random pattern, but I'm assured that it's a tried and true method. You don't get two days the same," Mr Nason said as we stop to collect bags in The Avenue.
Originally, as a kid, I wanted to be an architect
- Mark Nason
"I thought it would be the type of job that's a bit repetitive, but every day can be a bit different."
Despite the irate drivers, non- compliant bins and children coming on to the streets to check out their work ("kids are fascinated by the trucks"), Mr Nason loves driving for a living.
"Originally, as a kid, I wanted to be an architect," he said.
"And it's funny, I started driving trucks, enjoyed it and couldn't work in an office if I tried."
