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Refuse truck
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a specialized vehicle designed for collecting and transporting waste materials from residential and commercial areas
What is a "refuse truck"?
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.
Examples
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.
