100 Years of the Garbage Truck

The garbage truck. Durable, strong - sometimes loud - but always true. Much like the people that make up this industry, the trash truck has stood the test of time.

Join Waste & Recycling News as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of this mechanical marvel. "100 Years of the Garbage Truck" publishes Oct. 15, 2012. This coffee-table edition will journey from its start as a flatbed vehicle to the invention of the compactor to today's automated sideloader.

We'll unveil the 100 most important people, companies and stories of the last century this commemorative issue. We encourage you to submit your story idea or photo.

SOME OF THE 100 STORIES INCLUDE:

• THE HELPER – Hanging onto the back of a rear loader is what most people think of when they think of a garbage man. A look at the helper job and how it may be vanishing as more trucks are automated and semi-automated.
• UNDER THE HOOD – Veteran mechanics talk about the guts of trucks, how they’ve changed, how reliability has changed and what they do to keep this vehicles on the road.
• CNG – What’s the percentage of CNG trash trucks on the road today? What will it be in 25 years? What cities have the largest CNG trash truck fleets?
• DEALERS – Who are the largest trash truck dealers in the U.S.? What’s the secret to their success? What do their customers like and dislike about today’s trash trucks?
• SAFETY – A look at the safety innovations of the trash truck. What are the biggest dangers on the road?
• WOMEN ON THE TRUCK – Women on the trash truck are still a rarity, but they bring a different perspective and approach to the still-tough job. What’s it like to be a woman in a what is still essentially a man’s world?
• THE INNOVATORS – Interviews with the patent holders of trash trucks and the devices that made them what they are today.
• WEDDING – A trash truck route supervisor in Arizona loves garbage trucks so much that he got married on one.
• MUSEUM – Waste Pro plans to open a museum for trash trucks in 2013. A similar museum already exists in Germany.
• THE MANUFACTURERS – Profiles of today’s and yesterday’s truck makers.

Be a part of history.
Advertise in this iconic issue with a never ending shelf life.

ISSUE DATE | 10.15.12

CLOSE DATE | 9.1.12

On October 15th, Waste & Recycling News will publish a special commemorative issue dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the iconic vehicle commonly known as the garbage truck. This coffee-table issue will journey through the past century unveiling the 100 most important people, companies and stories that have impacted this mechanical marvel.

Make sure your marketing message is seen in an issue that will be referenced for years to come.

Contact Advertising Sales Director Linda Hickey today! Or by phone at 330-865-6184.

BONUS DISTRIBUTION:

• 2012 CANADIAN WASTE & RECYCLING EXPO
• 2013 RESIDENTIAL RECYCLING CONFERENCE
• 2013 WASTE EXPO
• 2013 WASTE FLEET CONFERENCE
• 2013 WASTECON
• 2013 CORPORATE RECYCLING & WASTE CONFERENCE

OUR GIFT: Advertisers who reserve a junior page or tabloid page ad will receive a special hard-cover edition to display in their company lobby or boardroom.

Pre-order

Pre-order your commemorative perfect bound, hard-cover copy of "100 Years of the Garbage Truck" today. This keepsake issue will be referenced for years to come. Be sure to add it to your collection. Pre-order your copy today!

SPECIAL PRE-SALE PRICE: ONLY $39!

After July 1, 2012 price will increase to $49

Did you know?

All subscribers to Waste & Recycling News will automatically receive a copy of "100 Years of the Garbage Truck." Why not subscribe today?

You must begin your subscription by Sept. 1, 2012.