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Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.
Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.

Rucky receptacle: That's what Roger and Kathi Elliot of Unionville have nicknamed the garbage containers they're franchising as environment savers and advertising vehicles.

Date9/25/1989
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0127017F
Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
Garbage giants: North York Council may have put plans for once-a-week garbage collection on hold, but John Murphy fears its just a delaying tactic before council expands use of these huge containers for automated pickup at single family homes
9/25/1989
Kathi and Roger Elliot own Canadian distribution rights to Ecolad's 'aluminum street furniture,' including this one outside the Eaton Centre.
Kathi and Roger Elliot own Canadian distribution rights to Ecolad's 'aluminum street furniture,' including this one outside the Eaton Centre.
11/2/1989
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
Now that's storage! Ralph Devine says he originally started out renting his huge shipping containers to the growing number of families stuck for storage space because they have to move out of their old homes before the new ones are ready.
11/18/1986
Aluminum Mesh prevents internal explosion in fuel containers even when surrounded by fire, says Vulcan Industrial Packaging Ltd
Aluminum Mesh prevents internal explosion in fuel containers even when surrounded by fire, says Vulcan Industrial Packaging Ltd
4/28/1977
Art Ehara: Suzuki Canada Inc. president shows off one of his company's four-wheel-drive utility vehicles, to go on sale in Eastern Canada next month. Base price for cheapest Suzuki vehicle is $6,594. Engine is smaller than on some motorcycles.
Art Ehara: Suzuki Canada Inc. president shows off one of his company's four-wheel-drive utility vehicles, to go on sale in Eastern Canada next month. Base price for cheapest Suzuki vehicle is $6,594. Engine is smaller than on some motorcycles.
11/28/1980
Time-Honored test of kicking the tires is administered by GM Canada's John D. Baker. The pickup truck-a 4-whell-drive Cheyenne Super 20-stood up well to presidential punt. 1974-model GM vehicles were on display at Moss Park.
Time-Honored test of kicking the tires is administered by GM Canada's John D. Baker. The pickup truck-a 4-whell-drive Cheyenne Super 20-stood up well to presidential punt. 1974-model GM vehicles were on display at Moss Park.
9/7/1973
President Cle Smith watches Linda Cameron work on the Cadillac line of revolving lamps for utility vehicles, above. Below, new owner Stephen Dent.
President Cle Smith watches Linda Cameron work on the Cadillac line of revolving lamps for utility vehicles, above. Below, new owner Stephen Dent.
11/26/1991
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
10/5/1992
Two northbound vehicles
Two northbound vehicles
8/2/1985
Big trucks still rule the highways: Don Patterson, with some of the vehicles his Sherway Ford Truck sells, says tailoring trucks to the job is vital if costs are to be kept down
Big trucks still rule the highways: Don Patterson, with some of the vehicles his Sherway Ford Truck sells, says tailoring trucks to the job is vital if costs are to be kept down
5/22/1980
Al Peczeniuk: TTC transit publicist, 48, directs directors who want to use TTC vehicles and locations in their shots.
Al Peczeniuk: TTC transit publicist, 48, directs directors who want to use TTC vehicles and locations in their shots.
12/28/1990
Rolling along: John Sauder has built 17 miniature versions of horse-drawn vehicles, spending as much as 60 hours on a single work.
Rolling along: John Sauder has built 17 miniature versions of horse-drawn vehicles, spending as much as 60 hours on a single work.
5/17/1990