TruckRadar lists 311 used garbage trucks for sale from dealers including Worldwide Equipment (80), Rush Truck Centers (42), The Pete Store (37). Top makes include Mack, Peterbilt, Autocar. Prices range from $27,500 to $430,202.
Garbage and refuse trucks are purpose-built vocational vehicles for municipal and commercial waste collection. Types include rear-loaders, front-loaders, side-loaders, and roll-off trucks — each designed for different collection methods and routes.
$220,000–$400,000 for a new rear-loader or front-loader
Used
$60,000–$180,000 for a used refuse truck in working condition
Garbage Truck Trucks For Sale — FAQ
What is the difference between a rear-loader and front-loader garbage truck?
A rear-loader is loaded from the back — workers manually dump bins or it interfaces with an automated rear arm. It handles residential carts and commercial toters. A front-loader uses two large forks on the front of the truck to pick up commercial dumpsters (2–8 cubic yards) and empty them overhead into the hopper. Front-loaders are more efficient for commercial accounts with large bins.
What CDL is required to operate a garbage truck?
Most Class 7–8 refuse trucks (over 26,001 lbs GVWR) require a Class B CDL. Roll-off trucks pulling a trailer may require a Class A CDL. Check with your state's DMV for specific requirements, as air brake endorsements are also typically required on larger units.
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