Recycling and Trash collection on Friday morning in Fort Worth, TX.
(Third paragraph is about the trucks)
Finally, here it is, WM footage from Fort Worth! Fascinated by Tyler's (TheDFWTrashman) compilation, I decided to make one of the lengthiest trips yet to see some automated Waste Management action. Why did it take like...2 years? Well, when Tyler went to FW in the winter of 2014-15, I wasn't so much called, DFW Refuse. What I mean by this is that I really only went between two cities to film two companies, CWD and Progressive Waste. After I took a turn and changed my identity, I wanted to start out in areas closer to me, and then work my way out to the farther cities. I didn't mean to keep this up for a long time, and I've had my eye on Fort Worth for quite a while. Basically, I should've gone sooner, and you'll soon find out why.
Another reason was because I was having some issues pulling up routes for the city. I asked Tyler a while back for a little help, and help was given, but not explained very well, and that left me about half way there. When I found out the unfortunate news, I knew I wasn't going to be able to communicate w/ him. Fast forward about a year and a half later, when Jaden (Trashmaster15) came over to visit. Turns out, there was just a program that wasn't installed on my computer, and I had no way of knowing that it was or was not there. I exchanged some of my routes for his. Huge thanks to Jaden for the help!
From 2015 to 2017, the WM yard in FW has changed, unfortunately too much. Here's what I know as of now:
--Many pythons have been retired or moved to another location, such as Mack LE and Condor pythons. At the end of the video I passed by the location Google Maps displayed, surprised that it was actually their old location and they were in the process of moving to a newer facility with more space and room for CNG stations. In the last drive-by clip, you''ll see a couple of their Hybrid Pete 320 pythons, Autocar WX pythons, and one lonely Freightliner McNeilus RL. The place was completely abandoned, so there was no one to talk to about the resting few. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that some diesels will still be used, at least as spares, on route for when I come back in the near future.
The first truck featured is 487, with a pretty fast driver on recycling. I respected his concern when he jumped out of the cab and waved his arms around, signaling that he wanted me to stop after the first five clips. The second truck shown is 478 collecting trash. I also filmed one of the ACX ZRs, but that'll be saved for another video.
Like I said before, I most certainly will be going back for more footage. Not just WM but also for Knight Waste, and the neighboring cities that are serviced by Republic, Waste Connections, and CWD. Waste Management of Fort Worth is awesome because it's actually one of the only WM divisions in Texas that is automated in means of residential collection.
To both drivers: Thanks a billion for allowing me to video your truck(s) in action!
To WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC: Please do not use this video to correct any employees that may have falsely carried out rules and regulations on route. If you feel the need to criticize an employee, please use another resource instead of mine. These videos are taped for entertainment purposes only, for viewers that enjoy the same thing I do. Thank you!
Tyler’s video: • Waste Management of Fo...
Film date: December 29, 2017
Camera: Sony HDR CX-405