Don Kendall from Kendall Waste Collection was guest speaker.
Born in Canada, originally a commercial fisherman then worked with a transport company in western Canada. In 1977 made a commitment to come to Australia. In 1978 commenced building trailers for the transport company. Returned to Australia in 1987 commenced working for Tom Garrett in Shepparton.
In 1993 started building own trucks. In 1993 founded Kendall Foote Waste, winning Moira Shire & Berrigan Shire contacts in 1998. In 2006 bought out Peter Foote in 2009 won Rubbish Recycling Service Award.
In 2011 son Josh joined business started from ground up, now run business with Don's daughter Erin.
2012 Moira Shire run a trial on organic collection and pioneered the introduction of this service.
Moira has lowest contamination rate of 0.4% in Victoria.
Remained competitive as build own equipment.