Garbage Truck

Lincoln Park residents report garbage truck operations by Priority Waste are damaging trash can lids, leading to pest problems. Some residents have waited months for replacements, with the city and Priority Waste offering unclear solutions.

A garbage truck had to unload burning trash in the street after extreme heat caused a fire, leading to a response from firefighters and police. The incident occurred during a heat wave, prompting emergency services to address the situation.

Improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded in a garbage truck in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, causing an injury to a sanitation worker. The incident was captured on video.

Improperly disposed oxygen tanks exploded in a garbage truck in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, causing an injury to a sanitation worker. The incident was captured on video.

Residents at a senior living apartment complex in Southfield were evacuated after a garbage truck hit a gas main. Southfield Fire Chief Joey Thorington stated the incident occurred at Highland Towers on July 8 at 8:30 a.m., and gas could not be shut off, prompting evacuations. School buses were provided by Southfield Public Schools to help residents stay cool during the incident.

A woman was critically injured after being struck by a Recology garbage truck in an alley in San Francisco's Tenderloin District on Friday morning.

A lithium-ion battery ignited a garbage truck near Sacramento, California, prompting authorities to warn residents against disposing of such batteries in the trash.

A 35-year-old woman died after being crushed by a garbage truck claw, according to her family's statement. The incident has raised concerns about public safety and equipment hazards.