Garbage Trucks
Garbage truck camera systems for residential safety.
The waste collection camera system built for the realities of residential routes — pedestrians, parked cars, kids on bikes, and the constant maneuvering that happens on every street. Multi-angle visibility, HD video evidence, and real-time monitoring on every truck.
Built for residential and commercial waste collection, recycling routes, and sanitation operations.
Where cameras typically go on a garbage truck.
A typical residential garbage truck installation includes front road-facing, rear backing, both side blind-spots, hopper visibility, and optional cabin and AI safety cameras. Side-loader trucks add a hopper-area camera; rear-loader trucks add a rear-of-truck camera positioned to view the loading area. Recycling trucks follow similar configurations with adjustments for vehicle-specific layouts.
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Built for the realities of residential routes.
Problem
Pedestrian and property safety
Residential routes mean constant proximity to pedestrians, especially during morning collection when kids are heading to school. Property damage claims from sideswiping mailboxes, parked cars, or driveway features happen on a regular basis. Without video evidence, the truck operator typically loses the dispute.
Solution
Multi-angle pedestrian safety
A combination of front road-facing, side blind-spot, and rear cameras gives drivers visibility into every direction simultaneously. When a pedestrian comes off a curb or a kid runs out from behind a parked car, the driver sees them — and the system records the event whether or not an incident occurs.
Problem
Hopper and articulated arm visibility
Side-loader and rear-loader operations involve heavy hydraulic equipment moving in close proximity to property and people. Drivers in the cab have limited visibility into hopper operations. A camera in the hopper area protects both the operator and the homeowner — and provides documentation if something goes wrong.
Solution
Hopper and side-loader cameras
Cameras positioned to view hopper operations or articulated arm movement give drivers and dispatchers visibility into pickup activity. When property damage or pickup disputes arise, video evidence resolves them quickly. When near-miss events happen, the footage supports operational improvement.
Problem
Backing into cul-de-sacs and dead-ends
Residential routes inevitably include cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets, and tight private roads where backing maneuvers are required. These are the highest-risk moments on any residential route. Without rear camera coverage, every backing maneuver is a liability event waiting to happen.
Solution
HD evidence on every backing maneuver
Rear-mounted backing cameras with in-cab monitors give drivers direct visibility during every cul-de-sac and dead-end backing operation. The same footage records continuously — so when a backing incident generates a claim three weeks later, the video is available and admissible.
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Multi-camera fleet system
Built on the skEYE-One mDVR with up to 8 channel inputs to support the multi-angle coverage waste collection operations require. Configured per truck for residential or commercial routes.
Typical configuration
Front + rear + hopper + 2 side cameras + cabin + optional AI safety = 6–7 channels
Includes
skEYE-One mDVR · 1TB SSD storage · Cloud platform · Live view · Multi-camera dashboard
Pricing
Base hardware from $890 · Full configuration custom-quoted per vehicle
When the full system is more than you need
For smaller operations or specialty vehicles.
Vision (with rear camera)
For smaller waste collection operators or specialty vehicles (small commercial pickup trucks, supervisor vehicles) where a rear camera plus the windshield dash cam covers basic safety needs.
Best when: Smaller fleets, supervisor vehicles, or specialty pickup operations not running residential routes.
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Spec a camera system for your garbage trucks.
Tell us about your routes, your fleet size, and your operational priorities. We'll build a configuration tailored to your operation — residential, commercial, recycling, or mixed.