Here we have an Autocar Xpeditor WXLL with a CWS Inudstires manual side loader body, operated by EDCO Waste & Recycling Services! As you can see, this truck has been retrofitted with a Bridgeport cart tipper, allowing this truck to handle both manual and semi-automated collection! This truck is seen here handling recycling in a townhouse complex in San Diego, CA, just before sunset! I hope you all enjoy the video!
As always, a huge thanks goes out to this outstanding driver!
Throughout the 1990's and into the 2000's, curbside recycling trucks were a common sight in neighborhoods all across America. These trucks were divided into multiple sections, allowing for the separation of different commodities such as glass, plastic, newspaper, and metal cans. As single stream recycling came into play during the 2000's, small recycling bins were replaced with large, wheeled carts and these curbside recycling trucks' place was taken with newer fully automated collection trucks. But luckily for us refuse truck fanatics, a few of these old machines continue to live on, even here and now in 2018!
Though Kennewick adopted single stream recycling a while back, this 1999 Volvo Xpeditor WXLL with a Labrie Top Select recycling body has continued to go out on route, though it is the last of it's kind to do so on a fairly regular basis with the rest of the recycling routes being handled usually with McNeilus side loaders. As luck would have it, I got to catch this truck handling performing its full array of functions, including collection of both curbside recycling and carted commercial recycling, and concluding with some unloading action at the local recycling center! These old recycling trucks are always a lot of fun to see, and I hope you all enjoy my footage!
Also, a huge thanks goes out to this awesome, hard-working driver!
As some of you may remember, a few years ago I shared some photos on Flickr of Basin Disposal's first CNG-powered trucks - four Peterbilt 320's with Heil DuraPack 7000 automated side load bodies. Of course, soon after, Heil announced that they were stopping production of the Formula 7000 lift-arm, making those four trucks Basin Disposal's final DuraPack 7000's.
Fast forward to now, I've finally gotten around to filming one of them on route! Out of the four, this was the only one assigned to an Ed's Disposal route, with the rest all receiving the standard Basin Disposal livery. The unique turquoise color along with the company's updated logos make this truck particularly eye-catching! And of course, the Peterbilt/Heil 7000 combo has been and always will be one of my favorite pairings!
As always, a big thanks goes out to this courteous and professional driver for all of his hard work!
Over the past year-and-a-half, my local Waste Management yard has acquired five brand new trucks, the first brand new trucks they've received since 2007!
This Autocar ACX with a McNeilus M/A side load body arrived back in December, and I was lucky enough to catch it during it's very first day on route! This entire video was filmed during this truck's first day of service, just as it was beginning only its second load ever! I was extra lucky catching this truck on a garbage route, the word is that this truck will primarily be used for recycling. It's not too often that an opportunity comes along to film a truck just cutting it's teeth on route, and I'm excited to have been able to do just that!
For those who are probably wondering, the entire line-up of new trucks include:
Autocar ACX - McNeilus M/A (Seen Here)
Autocar ACX - Heil Half/Pack Freedom
Peterbilt 320 - McNeilus Meridian
Peterbilt 365 - Amrep AMRO-H-24 Roll-Off
Chevrolet 3500 Box Truck (For Cart Deliveries)
As always, a big thank you goes out to this exceptional driver!
Here is a selection of five different trucks that are operated by D&O Garbage & Recycling Service of Salem, OR!
00:14 - Heil STARR System automated side loader with the old-style arm, paired up with an early 2000's Peterbilt 320 tractor
02:29 - Freightliner MT45/Grumman Olson step van, custom converted into a glass recycling truck
03:58 - Heil STARR System with the newer style arm, coupled with an early 2010's Peterbilt 320 tractor
06:38 - Heil Formula 7000 Curve Shell automated side loader on a Peterbilt 310 cab and chassis
09:02 - Another older generation Heil STARR System with an early 2000's Peterbilt 320 tractor
A giant thank you goes out to all of the awesome friendly drivers at D&O Garbage & Recycling!
