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Period: 3000 BCE to 500 BCE
The Beinning
Earliest garbage regulation effets started in 3000 BC. when Knossos created lage landfills to dumb garbage in. -
First cleaning service.
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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Waste Land
In 1908, dumping waste in the most convenient location was common practice. They would dump in the ocean, wetlands, or any given waste land. -
The Rear Loader
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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Banned
In 1934 the Supreme Court banned the dumping of municipal waste into the ocean, which had become very common up to this time -
Side Load
Around 1950 the residential collection truck was changed to a side-load process -
Waste Disposal Contractors
Around the 1960’s our industries pioneers formed the National Association of Waste Disposal Contractors to conduct private waste hauling. -
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The New Garbage Truck
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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Modern Trucks
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.
