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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
A [[Kerbside Collection Lorry]] is a type of lorry primarily used to collect [[recyclables]] from householders. The lorry has a series of compartments in the body of the vehicle that allow materials to be sorted manually by the collection personnel and placed into these segregated compartments (often termed [[Source-Separated Collections]]). Each | A [[Kerbside Collection Lorry]] is a type of lorry primarily used to collect [[recyclables]] from householders. The lorry has a series of compartments in the body of the vehicle that allow materials to be sorted manually by the collection personnel and placed into these segregated compartments (often termed [[Source-Separated Collections]]). Each compartment is emptied separately at a [[MRF]] or [[Transfer Station]] via forklift, and in some cases the systems have some hydraulic compartments (i.e. for [[cardboard]]) where the compacting hydraulic ram can be used to empty that particular compartment. | ||
==Process== | ==Process== |