The Main Types And Uses Of Garbage Trucks

Garbage truck is a specialized vehicle used by municipal sanitation departments to transport various types of garbage. 

The main types of garbage trucks include self dumping garbage trucks, hook arm garbage trucks, swing arm garbage 

trucks, hanging bucket garbage trucks, compression garbage trucks, sealed garbage trucks, docking garbage trucks, 

kitchen waste trucks, etc.

Self dumping garbage trucks, also known as garbage collection trucks, can be used to collect household waste 

along the street at regular intervals. There are garbage bins on both sides of the garbage bin, which are suitable 

for regular garbage collection in residential and commercial areas.

Swing arm garbage trucks are divided into two types: ground type and pit type. Swing arm garbage bins come in two 

types: square and boat type.The vehicle is equipped with one or more garbage bins, which can be placed up or down 

through two swing arms. 

It is mainly used for the collection and transportation of urban garbage, and has the characteristics of simple 

structure, flexible operation, reliable performance, and high transportation efficiency.  

The swing arm garbage truck consists of a chassis, a hydraulic lifting assembly, and a garbage hopper. 

It uses the left and right arms to transport the nationally unified swing arm garbage hopper, which can 

accommodate multiple hoppers in one truck and has a self dumping function, achieving safety, stability, 

and reliable performance.

Hanging bucket garbage truck, also known as self loading and unloading garbage truck, can be used in 

conjunction with national standard iron or plastic garbage bins. This type of garbage truck is usually used 

in conjunction with the garbage bins on the street, and its biggest feature is that it can automatically grab, 

lift, dump, and put down the garbage bins. The entire homework driver completes it completely in the cab, 

with high efficiency, and is usually used for collecting and utilizing garbage in the trash cans on both sides of 

the street. The hanging bucket garbage truck consists of a chassis, a trunk assembly, an automatic lifting and 

loading device, a hydraulic system, a working system, etc.

Hook arm garbage truck, also known as pull arm garbage truck or detachable garbage truck, is currently 

one of the best-selling garbage truck models.

Equipped with one or more garbage bins on board, the hydraulic cylinder drives the pulling arm to pull the 

garbage bin up or down, suitable for use in urban garbage transfer stations, residential areas, schools, and 

other places, convenient and fast. Its garbage bin and garbage truck can be separated independently, making 

it convenient for garbage collection. After the garbage can is full, the garbage truck will hook the garbage can 

onto the car and transport it to the garbage collection station. Then, the garbage can will be transported back 

to the collection point, and the garbage strip will be removed to continue the garbage collection work.

Compressed garbage trucks are divided into two types: side mounted and rear mounted, with strong garbage 

compression capacity and high efficiency. The main features are that the garbage collection method is simple, 

efficient, with automatic repeated compression and peristaltic compression functions, high compression ratio, 

large loading weight, automated operation, good power and environmental protection, high vehicle utilization 

efficiency, and good sealing. The compressed garbage truck consists of a chassis, a sealed garbage bin, a hydraulic 

system, and a working system. The whole vehicle is a fully sealed type, which compresses and pours itself, and all 

sewage generated during the compression process enters the sewage tank.

Kitchen waste trucks, also known as meal waste trucks, kitchen waste trucks, or swill trucks, are mainly used 

for collecting and transporting kitchen waste. Kitchen waste truck is a type of garbage truck used for collecting 

and transporting household waste, food waste (swill), and urban sludge. Meal waste mainly includes food residues 

such as leftovers and Western pastries, vegetable stems and leaves, animal bones and organs, tea leaves, and fruit 

residues. Due to their strong corrosiveness, the interior of the garbage truck must be coated with anti-corrosion materials.  

There are many types of garbage trucks, and the above types of garbage trucks are currently the most common 

garbage truck models in our daily lives. Each model has different characteristics, structures, and uses, but its main 

purpose is still for garbage loading and transportation.