How to Choose the Right Garbage Compactor Truck for Your City

Choosing the right garbage compactor truck depends on waste type, route length, street width and budget. Wuhuan summarizes four factors buyers should check before ordering.

Four Factors to Compare

Body volume. Smaller cities and narrow streets suit 4 to 8 cubic meter units. Medium density districts use 8 to 12 cubic meters. Heavy routes use 16 cubic meters or more.

Compaction ratio. A ratio of about 3 to 1 means the truck carries three times more loose waste per trip, cutting fuel and labor.

Loading type. Rear loaders are standard for wheelie bins. Side loaders suit automated arm collection. Front loaders are for commercial dumpsters.

Chassis. Choose a chassis common in your country so parts and service are easy to find. Dongfeng, Sinotruk and Foton are widely supported in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

Key Questions

How many cubic meters do I need? Estimate daily waste volume, divide by the compaction ratio, and match it to a body that finishes the route in one or two runs.

Rear loader or side loader? Rear loader is the most common and flexible. Side loader is better for fully automated routes.

Can it be right hand drive? Yes. Wuhuan builds both left hand drive and right hand drive units.