How do manual and automated collection trucks compare in terms of useful life?
Age, mileage, engine hours and repair costs all factor in to the useful life of an automated refuse collection vehicle. Though automated vehicles travel more miles, less engine hours are incurred, resulting in less wear and tear on the engine. Automated vehicles cost more to purchase and to maintain. These increases are factored into the automated refuse collection option’s service costs. Based on information provided from the manufacturers of automated collection vehicles and those who use these vehicles indicate that the life expectancy of automated trucks can range from 8–10 years. This is the same useful life as the Township’s current collection vehicles.
