With automated trash truck down, Public Works adjusts and keeps to regular trash pickup schedule

Posted By: David Fortier August 2, 2024

By David Fortier

Two days this week one of the city’s automated trash trucks broke down and the city had to rely on a more traditional approach.

“We used a conventional rear loader truck with an employee working on the back to dump the barrels,” said Josh Corey, superintendent of solid waste with Bristol Public Works.

“These trucks are normally used for special collections, such as bulk pick up, leaf bags and Christmas trees,” he added.

The issue with the truck was unanticipated, Corey said. The truck had two bad air canisters that were replaced.

“The fleet department had the air canisters on hand in inventory,” Corey said. “All the work was done in house by our mechanics.”

While the truck was in the fleet shop being repaired by mechanics, he said, it was given a full brake inspection.

There was no disruption in the regular collection schedule, he said. All residential barrels were collected on their normal scheduled days.

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