You might see one of our trucks collecting two different bins – eg. recycling and general waste, or recycling and glass – and wonder: “Is it all going in together?”
Don’t worry – it’s not!
These trucks are called split trucks, and they’re specially designed to keep different collection materials completely separate.
How Does It Work?
Inside the truck, there’s a divider that creates two separate compartments – one on the top and one on the bottom. The driver controls which compartment your bin is emptied into using a switch in the truck.
Here’s how it works:
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The driver chooses where your bin’s contents go – either the top or bottom compartment.
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A flap inside the truck opens and closes to make sure the right materials go into the right section.
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This way, even though it may look like everything’s going in the same place, it’s actually being kept separate.
Why Use a Split Truck?
Using split trucks helps us:
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Reduce the number of trucks on the road
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Cut down emissions
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Make collections more efficient
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And most importantly – keep these material sorted properly
After the run, each compartment is emptied separately at the correct facility.
Thanks for helping us make waste collection smarter and more sustainable!
