Recology Sunset Scavenger Lodal Y06 Collecting Compost

Here is the first video in my mega series showcasing some older trucks from Norcal Waste to brand new ones in Recology colors. I really want to document the shift between Recology and Norcal Waste. I think you'll find some of that here :)

This is Lodal Y06 collecting compost on a residential route. There are tons of bins out each day, even if there is only one bag of compost in it, so the cans do not stink :|. For those of you who do not know, the "Y" means it is an organics truck, and "O" is a split truck, a "CC" means Public Corner Bins, an "X" means it is an extra, or spare truck. There are more codes but ACX9 can explain them.

So please, enjoy and look forward to the upcoming series. Please comment and rate!

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• Recology
• Sunset
• Scavenger
• Norcal
• Waste
• Lodal
• Y06

[Trashman242]

Whoa sweet!! Single axles aren't so common in Recology's fleet! Loved the revving..what was with the packer being stopped always at the halfway position it seemed?? Was he just not packing the whole way since there was so little in each cart, and not enough to fill the hopper?

That was pretty short footage, hope we get to see more next time! 5/5

[r6man2]

@Trashman242 Thanks a bunch! Actually, they have got a few of these single axlers. I believe that was the reason he left it at halfway, makes sense, or else just pack every 20 carts LOL. Yeah I know it was short, but I had a tip on the Multitask he gave me, and I didn't want to miss it, so I left right away.

[caltrain2]

i beleve that recology is now going back to lodal (if they are still around) as when i was at recology's yard they had a few what looked like very new lodals painted in the new livery but i am not sure

[r6man2]

@caltrain2 They have a few, you're right. Heil is mostly dominant for most commercial pickups though, (Fls, RLs, etc.) I could be wrong, ACX

[r6man2]

@r6man2 has the final say :)

[MitchellM15]

Judging by the contents falling out of each cart, I reckon a monthly compost collection would still be too frequent, but they have to keep it weekly for the potential odour and vermin issues. Also I just want to clarify, everything is collected weekly there right (like anywhere services by NorCal/Recology)? Cool to get another rare look at one of these unique Lodals with the enormous tailgate! The code system is neat too; you'd think they'd use O instead of Y for an organics truck though???

[r6man2]

@MitchellM15 Yes, everywhere in SF is collected weekly, with the exception of commercial customers which can have it weekly every other 2 days, or daily. Thanks!, their code system is very weird, so i'm not sure.

[caltrain2]

@RecologySMCKid the big one. i am guessing sunset?

[ACX009]

@RecologySMCKid They don't. The city will if they possibly come check. Wether residents decide to pull out their compost bin is up to them. It's not forced, but recommended. Otherwise, compost and recycling collections are free and unlimited, so it's best to take advantage of the blue and green if your family produces a lot of waste. Cuts down on the cost of the black container.

[ACX009]

@RecologySMCKid Both Sunset Scavenger and Golden Gate. There are plenty of brand new ones just a year or two old; some only months old.

[ACX009]

@RecologySMCKid This is one of those lighter routes, and judging by the area--apartment flats... which have a really low rate of composting anyway. Because it's lighter or if the areas is high and tight, you'll see these smaller Lodals. Usual routes use a full sized T-28 Lodal or a Heil Multitask SL [for the Labrie routes which can't be replaced by a Lodal].

[RecologySMCKid]

@MitchellM15 I barely saw anything dumped into the truck at all! In some Recology areas not everything is weekly,but it's weekly in many areas. I don't know Y they use this numbering system either. LOL!!!!

[RecologySMCKid]

@caltrain2 What yard would that be?

[RecologySMCKid]

@caltrain2 Why would they charge a fine?