GreenWaste Recovery | San Jose's Unique "Loose" Yard Waste Collection (5)

It's been quite a while since I've featured GWR, figured I'd kick the year off with another compilation of their trucks.
Back in November 2022, the T2 crew came onto my route to help out my crew, and this was right after they had received their new truck and loader. It was quite a surprise to run into them, especially considering their route is also notoriously heavy during the late fall and summer season. Was also cool to see George in the loader too since I had found out he was once assigned to my route with his father before he retired.
In early 2023 I caught Jose driving 201 (which seems to be the most reoccurring shuttle truck on my route) and Ivan in 406 right as winter was kicking off. The real star of the show was the enormous set out of branches that came from a few trees being cut down. It would've completely filled up the truck if it wasn't for the fact that the T1 crew was there to assist (who were coincidentally using 206 as their shuttle truck).
Cut to mid-2023, and by then, Ivan had left the company. Once again I was left with an unassigned driver. Jose would also move off of my route shortly after, but not before completely redoing the way the route was done, and teaching one of the replacement drivers on how to run it. Again, they were utilizing 201 as a shuttle truck.
During that time, a group of investors under the Australian Macquarie Group, dba MIP V Waste, bought out GreenWaste Recovery and Zanker Recycling. All operations now operate under the name "GreenWaste", with a new logo and slogan. To be honest, it looks and sounds ridiculous, but I have yet to see any plans to rebrand and re-decal trucks. Only change I have seen are very subtle differences in the uniforms that drivers now wear. Regardless, I will continue referring to them as "GreenWaste Recovery".
Thank you to all of the drivers featured for allowing me to film!
- Ivan, it was great having you on my route, I wish you luck with your auto business!
Enjoy the video!
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►Parts of the series can be viewed here:
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[@ArrolLaL]

i love that video

[@workinghardusa]

This is cool! Well done.

[@garbagetrucksofsanmarcosca]

Awesome video bro.

[@Metratrainguy]

Ooooo ruffles yummy

[@WMAC_Master]

surprised GWR didn't get bought out by waste connections 🤣
Pretty unique operation; it kinda feels like what companies do in illinois. Are all residents going to get green carts? Or do they have them already (idk because i rarely go out to san jose)

[@GarbageTrucksofSanJose]

carts are subscription based, there was a pilot program years ago to roll out green carts to all residents in one neighborhood and they all preferred piled collection

[@WMAC_Master]

@@GarbageTrucksofSanJose interesting. i guess if you have a big yard it's easier to pile it

[@ArrolLaL]

a greenwaste

[@Metratrainguy]

How are the able to crush all the yard waste automatically?

[@GarbageTrucksofSanJose]

there's pack controls in the cab