You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
Waste disposal vehicles, Public works vehicles, Road vehicles, Waste handling equipment, Lifting equipment, Materials handling equipment, Waste compactors, Equipment safety, Safety measures, Design, Hazards, Safety devices, Control devices, Control switches, Warning devices, Warning lights, Sound generators, Hydraulic transmission systems, Flexible pipes, Factor of safety, Pressure, Dimensions, Clearances, Instructions for use, Graphic symbols, Marking, Technical data sheets, Maintenance, Inspection, Road vehicle components, Vehicle components, Vehicle bodywork, Axles, Noise (environmental), Sound intensity, Electrical components, Stability, Verification
Interest in specialist vehicles has grown massively in recent years. If you have always wanted the gen on bin lorries, now is your chance! Impress your family and friends with comments like Look, there's a Lewin-Oscher Pakamatic bin lorry. Starting with horse-drawn examples, the history of refuse collection vehicles is followed by an illustrated alphabetical survey of the products of all (or most) British manufacturers.
Responsibility for household refuse collection and disposal belongs to around 400 local authorities in England and the historical development of such a disparate system means practice varies widely on timing and frequency and the types of materials collected and recycled. EU landfill restrictions, designed to combat climate change, have driven a shift towards greater recycling as councils seek to avoid paying substantial fines. The Committee's report examines the range of collection methods used and how these can help reduce the amount of municipal waste sent to landfill, financing aspects of refuse collection, waste planning, financial incentive schemes and the 'polluter pays' principle. Th...
A pictorial review of the various types of refuse collections equipment that have developed since the adoption of motor trucks to this vital community service in the early 1900s. Truck makes shown include: Autocar, Brockway, Federal, FWD, International, Mack, Walter & White. Factory and action shots clearly show many of the body and chassis features that distinquish these specialized vehicles. A MUST for all truck enthusiasts.