Garbage trucks don't just haul away our rubbish — they break it up and compress it, making room for the huge volumes they collect every day. To do this, they sometimes use a blade that rotates quickly ...
The humble garbage run is getting a high-tech overhaul. From robot trash haulers that arrive on demand to electric trucks designed to silence the morning clatter of diesel engines, waste collection is ...
Jamal Lavallier drives the Recology garbage truck down Dolores Street on Jan. 27, 2026. Lavallier makes around 500 stops on his Tuesday route, collecting compost and trash, meaning he collects from ...