refuse truck
Plural
refuse trucks
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a specialized vehicle designed for collecting and transporting waste materials from residential and commercial areas
A refuse truck is a vehicle designed to collect and carry waste materials, such as garbage or recycling. It is typically large and has a container in the back to store the collected waste. These trucks are often equipped with lifting mechanisms to pick up trash bins or dumpsters and load the waste into the truck. Refuse trucks help keep neighborhoods clean and are commonly used by local waste management services. Some refuse trucks are specialized for handling recyclable materials separately from regular waste.
- The refuse truck came by early in the morning to pick up our trash.
- The city council purchased several new refuse trucks to improve waste collection efficiency.
- The loud noise of the refuse truck woke me up every Tuesday morning.
- The refuse truck's hydraulic system makes it easier to compact and transport large volumes of garbage.
- The refuse truck driver stopped at each house to empty the bins into the rear compartment.