Machines | NYC Demolition Waste Trucks
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Not all of the garbage trucks that take to the streets of New York City collect everyday waste as one might think. Construction happens around the clock there, particularly in Manhattan, so an armada of packer trucks is dispatched to gather just the debris from these job sites. But the waste from grand-scale demolition and remodeling projects must be handled differently from normal trash. 1) Construction debris is heavier in weight (think: concrete, rock, steel, carpet, wood, tile, etc.), demanding the hauling equipment to be built to higher standards. 2) The city's Department of Sanitation estimated that 33,000 tons of C&D waste are collected daily. With no nearby landfills, the waste (which includes dirt/fill) must be recycled or put to new use as much as possible. Suffice it to say that New York has a rich history when it comes to private refuse haulers, whose industry is still lucrative. NYC permits over 1000 businesses to haul construction waste (alone!) in the city. (For a list of them, see: http://www.nyc.gov/html/bic/downloads/pdf/pr/cl2approved.pdf) With the ever-different collection methods, the heavy duty nature of the work, and much vintage equipment to be found, it was well worth the trip I took with infamous George (georgewuzheer) to the Big Apple in June of this year. Biggest thanks to him for coordinating with haulers, optimizing our use of public transit, and making this a success. In the summer, this industry's drivers, laborers, and craftsmen work well into the evening. The work is physically taxing and always dangerous; so let this video be a tribute to more than just the equipment that removes construction debris, but the men and women who prepare/handle it. We appreciate how receptive they all were to being on camera. Now, have just a small look at the fruits of our success!
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Timber! 1:56
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Where can I buy one of these trucks?
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should keep a hammer in your truck better just brake the woo d crates down then crush them like that flying chunks get cut or injured from
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a brilliant video and a good idea for the C and D waste stream and save on skips what happens to the waste when you have a full load
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One query I've had for a while now is how many different haulers actually specialise in the demo work in the city, so my jaw dropped when I read the figure 1000 in your description and then I read the estimated 33,000t collecting each day! Whoa that's some serious collecting!!! Glad to hear that first truck has a real air horn on the cab, so you get that audible honk telling everyone to get out of the way coz I'm coming through... grrr says the truck! I've already seen a couple of these trucks in George's video, although I enjoyed watching those massive crates getting chewed up at the start again. I love when an RL packer moves in the guides like after 1:03 due to that brief resistance from a bulky item, before the hydraulics take over and fuck shit up lol Fantastic driving shot from 4:32, driving down the street and leaving a musical growl behind. The following two green trucks were interesting to watch, firstly because the LM400 sweep blade rocks my world, but secondly I haven't seen that type of container lift in action before, actually never even noticed the set-up in the past. Basically defeats the need for the guys to manually move the container to the hopper edge while it's suspended for lowering, just adjust the bar position instead. I found myself mesmerised watching the 3 cables and overhead bar doing their job - something different! Good stuff again, looking forward to seeing what else you guys got in the C&D field.
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I have a question, what type of camera do you use?
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Wood has to be a killer for those packers... the way they dont crush when pressure is applied on a thin flat surface...cringe.
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That guy starting at 10:40 just has no safety equipment, no safety vest, shorts, no sleeves and no steel toe shoes.Its just wrong.
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They throw everything in this truck. In Germany we call the bulky waste service for cupboards and large wooden shelves.
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loved it. That autocar was amazing!!!! Shit!
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Gives me a renewed respect for rear loaders! When I ran one in the beginning driving stage of my career, I always loved packing things that would go crunch lol.
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Wow, I knew there were a lot of C&D haulers in NYC, but 1,000 really surprises me. Love seeing the Queens County guys use the winch for bulky items. Naturally, oblivious pedestrians try and pass by as splinters fly haha. Love that lifter on the Castle truck, and it just looks amazing. Loving AllGone's 2RII as well. Hard not to love the incab shot, it really sounds amazing. I was gonna say too it'd be really cool to see one of these C&D RLs dump, but you even got that! Nice outro shot too, really concludes the video nicely. Another fantastic post, loving all these NYC videos.
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Absolutely amazing! Love all of the different ways that they can tip the metal carts. The Loadmasters are badass, with their huge ass blade that swallows up the load. That old Mack only adds to that badassness. That Volvo/ Leach is amazing too! I really like that name allgone carting. Astonishing 1000 companies contracted for demolition. Wonder where they keep all the trucks. Much enjoyed!
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Wow! Amazing video Scott! Really love the ride along shot, especially at 13:45 when he took off! That truck sounds amazing! What kind of truck is that! Do you know how old it is, what enging and transmission it has? Any more footage of that particular truck? What was the body, Leach 2RII rear loader?
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Well that first shot was amazing. Truck looked amazing in black as well as with the black rims. Enjoyed watching him pack away that huge box. Thought it was awesome to hear that it's manual transmission too. Second truck was awesome. Loved all the winches in the hopper and up top. 7:57 was cool, seeing how all the material fall out in the packing process. And man, that is one awesome looking Mack. Beautiful Autocar. Man that thing looks brand new. It's amazing how nice these trucks are kept. The in cab shot was great. Where was George when you were in the cab out of curiosity? Great work, enjoyed seeing even more demo trucks. Definitely looking forward to more!
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I always enjoy how these demolition companies keep their trucks in tip top shape, definitely adds to the video. That one truck had a pretty interesting tipper/winch setup, looks like it works pretty well! Amazing sound on that last truck, really enjoyed the riding part. Amazing video!
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Great job! Have you checked out my NYC vids (pt 1 & 2) that I have posted this week and last week? I was in NYC last week and saw many of the trucks you filmed here. I agree, NYC has awesome trucks, and that one you rode in towards the end sounded amazing and awesome shot and the transfer station as well. Very cool seeing that Queens County one smashing that pallet, I too filmed them lifting dumpsters with the winch at I recall around 12am lol. Did you see any DSNY or Silver Services trucks while you were there? Again, great footage, and make sure to take a look at my videos too!
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Top notch Scott. My favorite shots were all from a different perspective than I remember having, absolutely love that feeling. Especially loving the up close shots of the sling lift at work on Pana Staszka 400 Series. Easily my favorite of all the ways to handle a 1/2 yard can. Closely followed by the driving shot of the older Castle R Model / 400, I had no idea you were across the street lol. Third would be the part where you start to walk alongside the All Gone 2R-II. I must have a thing for low and long trucks, 30 yard conventional RLs and Aussie 8x4 front loaders get the same tingly feeling going. That deep, satisfying rumble of the Queens County truck def came through in the video. Not the most in your face sound, but the most satisfying IMO. Was a pleasure filming with you, hopefully next time comes sooner rather than later. :)
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OK, now WOW! that may be the best looking garbage truck that we've ever seen! Love the black color and nice bonus of smashing up that wooden pallet!