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Earliest garbage regulation effets started in 3000 BC. when Knossos created lage landfills to dumb garbage in.
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Around 1757 Ben Franklin started the first street cleaning service and encouraged the public to dig pits to dispose of their waste.
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In 1908, dumping waste in the most convenient location was common practice. They would dump in the ocean, wetlands, or any given waste land.
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Around the 1920’s the rear loader was developed. It lifted the garbage can from the back up to the top of the truck and allowed more efficiency.
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In 1934 the Supreme Court banned the dumping of municipal waste into the ocean, which had become very common up to this time
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Around 1950 the residential collection truck was changed to a side-load process
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Around the 1960’s our industries pioneers formed the National Association of Waste Disposal Contractors to conduct private waste hauling.
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After the world realized the dangers of hazardous waste, and the benefits of recycling there was only one thing left to consider; waste disposal technology.The 90’s became the age of the refuse truck. During the 90’s many companies made huge breakthroughs with hydraulics, engine power and safety.
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The modern front load truck dumps overhead the drivers cab. This truck is primarily used for commercial businesses, apartment complexes and strip malls. It is the most efficient because it can pick up a variety of stops and cans very quickly.
