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LINKS OF INTEREST
CLICK ON ICON OR HIGHLIGHTED LINKS Enthusiast/Historic Websites: The ultimate interactive group for sharing photos, discussion and a classified section. A great place to connect with industry professionals and fellow enthusiasts alike. WASTE PRO HISTORICAL TRUCK MUSEUM "The Waste Pro Historical Foundation Museum, an extension of the Waste Pro regional office in Sanford, Florida, boasts a collection of original and restored antique waste collection trucks, displays, and memorabilia that showcase the industries rich history of innovation." This museum houses the world's largest collection of preserved refuse vehicles and memorabilia (appointment only) WASTE INDUSTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY "The Waste Industry Historical Society's mission is to preserve the history that shaped today's waste industry. We aim to inspire curiosity and advance the knowledge of those interested in an industry that we couldn't imagine living without." Located in northeast Iowa, with a growing collection of preserved vehicles (appointment only) REFUSE TRUCK MEDIA & CONSULTING All types of refuse trucks, specializing in the independent builders of the western United States brought to you by Zachary Geroux. Special emphasis on west coast USA truck manufacturers and front loaders. STILLTIME COLLECTION-REFUSE This British photo archive has a section devoted to refuse equipment with several hundred vintage images. Thanks to Kevin Sowter for submitting this link COMMERCIAL MOTOR ARCHIVE A comprehensive documentation of British trucking history since 1905 from the pages of Commercial Motor. Easy to use search engine, a must for those interested in British refuse vehicles and motor trucks in general Thanks to Bob Hakewill for submitting this link THE UNOFFICIAL SHELVOKE & DREWRY SITE (UK) Brian Carpenter's in-depth look at the history of Shelvoke & Drewry public service vehicles, including commentary by the people who built this legendary equipment. Includes quarterly newsletter. SHELVOKE & DREWRY ENTHUSIASTS CLUB(UK) Interactive Shelvoke & Drewry photos and discussion. CITY OF SCOTTSDALE History of Refuse Collection (USA) Brief look at some of the early machines of this Arizona city, the cradle of automated collection equipment. NATIONAL ARCHIVE OF TRANSPORT TRAVEL & TRADE (NA3T) Archive preserving original negatives of all manner of of transportation photos. Digitized images available for purchase. Click the link above, and enter keywords such as 'refuse' or 'compactor', etc. in the search field. OUDETRUCKSENMEER (Old Trucks and More) Site specializing DAF trucks and buses, as well as other makes. A library of bygone times loaded with pictures and brochures SASE- Studiensammlung der deutschen Entsorgungswirtschaft (GERMANY) Roughly translated in English, "Study collection of the German disposal economy", the SASE is an organization dedicated to the history of collection practices and equipment. Located in Iserlohn in western Germany, SASE boasts an astonishing collection of 70,000 photos, documents and 600 films in addition to an indoor museum featuring several restored refuse trucks. COACHBUILT: An Online Encyclopedia of American Coachbuilders (USA) An ambitious and comprehensive project proceeding a forthcoming book. Already a great deal of information and should be an excellent reference. Well worth a look for researchers and enthusiasts alike. LKW-INFOS (Germany) Tons of European truck pictures, including refuse trucks, although site will require a fair amount of 'digging' due to sheer quantity of images. Especially see 'oldtimer' links BAUMASCHINENBILDER.DE (Bus Builder) Links to a nine page thread about refuse vehicles, with many interesting pictures of German and European models. High quality images Ipswich, New Hampshire. First Gear and custom diecast models, including their own design functional Leach 2R-II body MOTORART MODELS (UK) Sells a 1/50 scale Volvo 4 x 2 with a Norba split-body rear loader FIRST GEAR (USA) Metal collectible models Photos from factory brochures/advertisements except as noted Logos shown are the trademarks of respective manufacturers |