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Do you need a truck for waste collection? Are you looking for the best way to move waste containers? Do you want to know about hooklift trucks, roll-off trucks, and traditional refuse trucks? Let’s help you choose!
What Are These Big Trucks?
Detachable Container (Roll-Off/Hooklift) Trucks
A roll-off truck or hooklift truck takes big waste bins from place to place. It puts a bin down, goes away, then comes back for the full bin later.
How does it work?
- The truck uses a hook or cable.
- The hook pulls a container up onto its back.
- The frame tilts, so the bin rolls on.
- The truck leaves an empty bin and takes a full one.
Where do you use these?
- Construction sites
- Factories
- Landfill and transfer stations
- Scrap metal yards
- Demolition projects
These trucks move lots of big, heavy waste at once!
Traditional Refuse Trucks (Garbage Trucks)
A traditional garbage truck comes to your house or store. It empties bins into its body and squeezes the waste to make room for more.
How does it work?
- There are rear loader, front loader, and side loader garbage trucks.
- The truck lifts each bin.
- It dumps the waste inside.
- The waste gets pushed down by a compactor.
- The truck goes to a dump and empties everything out.
Where do you use these?
- Picking up bins from lots of homes
- Collecting from businesses
- Recycling and green waste routes
Let’s See the Differences
Table: Roll-Off/Hooklift vs. Traditional Garbage Truck
| Feature | Roll-Off/Hooklift Truck | Traditional Garbage Truck |
|---|---|---|
| Main Job | Move big bins around | Empty many bins on a route |
| Best Place to Use | Construction sites, big jobs | Neighborhoods, cities |
| Stops Per Day | Fewer, but moves lots each time | Many, with small picks each stop |
| Loads | One big bin at a time | Many bins compacted in the body |
| Truck Time at Site | Quick – swap bins and go | Longer – must empty every bin |
| Handles Bulky Waste? | Yes | Not as well |
| Compacts Waste? | No | Yes |
| Flexible Use? | Very flexible – many bin types | Set up for one type of bin |
See? Each truck is special!
What Do YOU Need?
Does This Sound Like You?
- You work with construction, scrap, or factory waste
- You want to drop off bins early, then pick them up full
- You need to handle big things, not just normal trash
- You want less waiting at the dump
If yes, you want a roll-off or hooklift truck!
“We had five big jobs last week. One roll-off truck did it all! It dropped bins, picked up others, no waiting.” – Happy Customer
Or…
- You have lots of small bins to empty
- You need to be quick from one stop to the next
- You want to smash all the waste down and carry more at once
- You pick up from homes or businesses every day
If yes, you want a traditional rear loader garbage truck or side loader!
“We do 500 houses a day. Our traditional refuse truck is perfect!” – City Waste Collector
Why Choose CLW GROUP as Your Truck Provider?
We are CLW GROUP. We build special trucks for you. We offer:
- Custom-made trucks just for your job (hooklift, roll-off, rear loader, you name it)
- Vehicle delivery right to your city
- After-sales help and technical consulting services
- Strong hydraulic systems and chassis from top OEM names (like Volvo Trucks, Mack Trucks)
- Built for tough jobs – construction, waste, material handling, demolition waste, anything!
If you need a roll-off truck for heavy debris, a rear loader garbage truck for busy routes, or a tipper truck for easy unloading, see our special trucks factory and tipper truck lineup.
We help with waste management fleet comparison, route optimization, and can fit trucks for onboard weighing systems, GPS tracking, or smart IoT in waste collection.
Costs: Show Me the Money!
How Much?
- Roll-off or hooklift truck: Costs more per truck (fancy hydraulics), but one truck can use many containers.
- Traditional garbage truck: High cost too (for compactor body), best with lots of stops.
What About Running the Trucks?
- Roll-off trucks burn fuel by weight and trips
- Traditional trucks burn fuel for each stop and compacting
- Maintenance: Both need oil, parts for hydraulic systems, but roll-off trucks also need bin maintenance.
Can I Save Money?
Pick the right truck for your job!
If you use the wrong truck, you waste money on fuel, downtime, and repairs.
See our charts and compare before you buy.
Let’s Meet Your Needs
Do You Want Best Value for You?
- Want a truck for bulk waste like scrap metal or demolition waste?
Go with a roll-off truck.
- Want a truck for many stops, dense routes, or residential waste collection?
Choose a traditional refuse truck.
Both types can fit with waste compactor, hydraulic system, strong axles, and suspension for rough roads.
Need a truck that can also haul water? Check our water tank truck models.
Handling building supplies or cement? See our cement mix truck options.
We work with top brands like Heil Environmental, McNeilus, Labrie Environmental Group, Multilift, Hiab, and more.
Waste Truck Table for You
| Truck Type | What It Does Best | When To Use |
|---|---|---|
| Roll-Off / Hooklift | Swaps big containers fast; handles heavy or bulky waste | Construction, factory, transfer station |
| Rear Loader | Picks up many bins, compacts them | Houses, businesses, busy routes |
| Side Loader | Fast for curbside service | Cities, towns |
| Tipper Truck | Dumps bulk loads | Earth, gravel, building jobs |
Want more? See aluminum truck flatbed specials and other models for your needs.
Let’s Make Your Job Better!
- Save time by picking the right waste collection vehicle types
- Save fuel with smart route optimization
- Get trucks sized right for your waste container options
- Enjoy driver productivity, and safe, quiet operation
- Rely on our service life, maintenance, and waste industry trends knowledge
We even help choose financing or leasing, so you get the best deal.
Conclusion: Choose Smart, Drive Happy
Roll-off/hooklift trucks give you flexibility and power for big, tough jobs.
Traditional refuse trucks shine on busy, fast routes with lots of small bins.
At CLW GROUP, we know both systems inside out. Tell us your waste stream, site, and needs. We’ll build the right vehicle body with top payload capacity, best fuel efficiency, and easy after-sales service.
Pick us and get a truck that does your job better!
References:
- CLW GROUP Technical Docs
- Waste Management Industry Reports
- Special Trucks Factory from CLW GROUP
Ready to clean up your world? Let’s roll!
