{"id":1391,"date":"2021-03-06T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=1391"},"modified":"2021-06-16T01:33:40","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T06:33:40","slug":"waste-management-business-garbage-dump-trucks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/waste-management-business-garbage-dump-trucks\/","title":{"rendered":"Waste Management Business with Garbage Dump Trucks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWhen we throw anything away it must go somewhere.\u201d This is a great quote from Annie Leonard, a popular American proponent of sustainability. Such a quote implies the importance of managing our waste properly. Today, the world generates 2.01 billion tons of waste every year. Imagine how and where to dispose of these wastes properly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A large part of the world&#8217;s waste comes from food. It accounts for around 22% of solid waste. Leather, textile, and rubber account for 16% which is the same percentage as plastic products. While paper and paperboard account for 12% of solid waste. To dispose of solid waste properly from the households to the waste facilities, dump trucks are great equipment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, we\u2019ll talk about the basics of a commercial waste management business and the role played by dump trucks.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#what\"> What are Waste Management and Commercial Waste Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#benefits\"> What are the Benefits of Waste Management?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#basics\"> The Basics of a Commercial Waste Management Business<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#basics1\"> Types of Waste from Different Industries and Establishments<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#basics2\"> Uses of Garbage Dump Trucks in a Waste Management Business<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#types\"> Types of Garbage Trucks for Waste Management?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#types1\"> Front Loader Dump Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#types2\"> Rear Loader Dump Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#types3\"> Roll-Off Dump Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#types4\"> Side Loader Dump Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what\"><b>What are Waste Management and Commercial Waste Management?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste management\u00a0means collecting, transporting,\u00a0disposing of waste.\u00a0Commercial waste management is the proper collection, transportation, and disposal of waste among business premises. Any wastes produce in the following establishments are considered commercial waste:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agriculture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Educational premises<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entertainment establishment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing industry<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Office<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property demolition<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreation centre<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trade site<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These commercial wastes cannot be discarded on domestic bins. Wrong disposals of commercial wastes are detrimental to the environment. They are also illegal when it comes to law concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/12\/types-uses-dump-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dump trucks can be great garbage trucks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Their builts and sizes make them ideal to transport commercial waste from the commercial premises to landfills and recycling facilities.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits\"><b>What are the Benefits of Waste Management?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many benefits of waste management cover everyone in the world \u2013 be it residential or commercial premises. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper waste disposal contributes to a better and fresher environment that contributes to the well-being of individuals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It reduces pollution that is very harmful to the environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, the recycling process of proper waste management can recycle energy. This means that we are enlarging our options for renewable energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper waste disposal also creates employment. It employs hundreds of people to take part in collecting garbage, transporting them to landfills, and recycling them.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, proper waste management helps you make the world better.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"129\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"basics\"><b>The Basics of a Commercial Waste Management Business\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dump trucks are great equipment to transport solid waste. The first step to commercial waste management is identifying the places and types of waste a dump truck can collect. In this way, you can create a comprehensive waste management business plan.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"basics1\">Types of Waste from Different Industries and Establishments<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction commonly needs to dispose of construction debris and demolition waste.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homes commonly dispose of food waste and old appliances, furniture, fixtures, and personal things.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals are known to generate toxic waste like blood samples, empty solution bottles, expired medicines, infected syringes, lab samples, patient swabs, used bandages, etc.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing industries dispose of chemical, hazardous, and toxic waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools, colleges, and offices generally produce food and paper waste. But today, they also commonly need to dispose of computers, CPUs, and printers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Municipalities need to take care of solid waste accumulated from different public facilities and properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A commercial waste management business can partner and promote with these entities to use their garbage dump trucks in carrying their waste in two general locations. These are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landfills or designated grounds where you can dump waste materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recycling centers or facilities where solid wastes are turned into new products.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"basics2\">Uses of Garbage Dump Trucks in a Waste Management Business<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dump trucks have deep open beds at the back that can transport materials in large sizes and volumes. The absence of cover allows them to easily fit materials with odd shapes and sizes. Their frames and tires are durable enough to travel on construction sites, landfills, and recycling facilities. Dump trucks converted as garbage trucks are equipped with compactors to compress waste densely and tightly inside.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"types\"><b>Types of Garbage Trucks for Waste Management<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 types of dump trucks commonly used in a waste management business. These are:<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"types1\">Front Loader Dump Truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This type of dump truck has automated forks in the front inserted on the sleeves of the waste container. The automated forks are controlled by the driver from the inside of the truck through the use of levers. The levers mechanically turn the waste container upside down allowing all the wastes to be emptied. Front-loaders are commonly used to service commercial premises, industrial manufacturers, and residential areas.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"types2\">Rear Loader Dump Truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like its name implies, a rear loader dump truck has a large opening at the rear of the truck. This makes it easy for a waste collector to empty or toss the waste bags on the waste containers. Some use an automatic mechanism to empty large carts through a cable or chain system. The rear loader also uses a compactor to compress waste densely and tightly inside. Rear loaders are ideal for picking up commercial and household wastes that need to be transported in recycling facilities.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"types3\">Roll-Off Dump Truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Otherwise known as a dumpster truck, a roll-off dump truck has a rectangular bed using wheels to literally roll waste off and on the truck. They are ideal for transporting construction wastes to landfills.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"types4\">Side Loader Dump Truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As it was named, the waste on side loader dump trucks can be loaded and unloaded on the sides of the truck. They can either be automated or manual. For automated side loaders, a mechanical arm lifts the sides. For manual side loaders, collectors have to lift them sideways to empty the container. Side loaders are beneficial for residential areas with non-linear streets. The truck design can very well collect garbage on circular roads.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you know the fundamentals of a Waste Management Business, and that\u2019s just the tip of the iceberg!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have decided to start your own venture around it or you are thinking about building a different type of dump truck business, you should check out these reading materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/11\/02\/dump-trucks-investment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are Dump Trucks Profitable and a Good Investment?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/27\/start-dump-truck-business\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start a Dump Truck Business<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/09\/dump-truck-business-plan-operators\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Comprehensive Dump Truck Business Plan for Operators<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/18\/recommended-dump-trucks-construction\/\">The Most Recommended Dump Trucks in Construction<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\nDon\u2019t have enough funds yet? To save on capital, we recommend buying a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/dump-trucks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used dump truck<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unit from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UsedVending<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We have an awesome selection of used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/semi-trucks-for-sale\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semi trucks for sale<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that are guaranteed to be in good condition. Visit our website any time.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cWhen we throw anything away it must go somewhere.\u201d This is a great quote from Annie Leonard, a popular American proponent of sustainability. Such a quote implies the importance of managing our waste properly. 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