Why are the yellow trash trucks used to collect bottles and cans (red toters) and cardboard (brown toters/dumpsters)?
Why are those yellow trash trucks used to collect bottles and cans (red toters) and cardboard (brown toters/dumpsters)? OWM operates 2 trucks that, while designed as refuse collection vehicles, have been converted and dedicated to the collection of bottles and cans (M-65) and corrugated cardboard (M-48). They perform more effectively in this capacity than the long, low-profile aluminum recycling trucks (M-57 & M-95) and permit the latter to be dedicated to paper collection. OWM has identified these special recycling trucks with highly visible markings that indicate their function. Not to worry! Your recyclables ARE headed for recycling!
