Primary & Secondary Collection Vehicles

Primary & Secondary Collection Vehicles

There are various types of vehicles used for waste collection depending on the type and quantity of waste, as well as the location and infrastructure of the area.

Overall, waste management vehicles play a critical role in keeping our communities clean and healthy by collecting and transporting waste to appropriate disposal or recycling facilities.

Here are some common collection vehicles used in waste management:

Door to Door Collection Vehicle

These are the most common type of waste collection vehicles, used to collect municipal solid waste (MSW) such as household garbage, food waste, and non-recyclable items. They come in different sizes, from small compact trucks to large rear-loading or side-loading trucks. Usually this types of vehicles has a provision of segregated collection of waste.

Capsule Trucks

These trucks are used to collect large amount of segregated waste from transfer station to the dumpsites. The shape of containers are in the form of capsule that’s why they are called Capsule trucks.

Compactor Trucks

These trucks use hydraulic mechanisms to compress waste and reduce its volume. They are commonly used for MSW collection, and the compacted waste is transported to a landfill or transfer station.

Street Sweepers

These vehicles are used to clean streets and remove debris, such as leaves, dirt, and litter. They have rotating brushes that sweep debris into a hopper for collection.

Vacuum Trucks

These trucks use a vacuum system to collect liquid waste, such as sewage or industrial waste. They are commonly used in urban areas where sewer systems are not available or in industrial sites.

Front-end Loaders

These trucks are used to collect large waste items, such as furniture, appliances, and construction debris. They have a hydraulic lifting mechanism that allows them to pick up and transport heavy objects.