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Garbage & Refuse Truck Insurance

Insurance for garbage trucks, refuse haulers, recycling vehicles, and municipal waste operations.

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What It Covers

Liability coverage for waste collection routes
Physical damage for your refuse trucks and containers
Pollution liability for waste spills and leaks
Workers compensation for collection crews
General liability for property damage during collection
Hired and non-owned auto coverage

Who Needs This Coverage

Waste management companies, recycling haulers, roll-off container operators, and municipal refuse contractors. Garbage trucks make frequent stops in residential and commercial areas, creating high exposure to pedestrian, property, and environmental liability.

Avg Fleet Size

1-50 trucks

Common Cargo

Municipal waste, recycling, construction debris, hazardous waste

Typical Coverage Package

Primary Liability ($1M)
Physical Damage (Comprehensive + Collision)
Pollution Liability
General Liability
Workers Compensation
Umbrella / Excess Liability

Frequently Asked Questions

Refuse trucks carry waste that can leak, spill, or contain hazardous materials. Pollution liability covers cleanup costs and third-party damage from contamination events during collection and transport.

Roll-off containers and dumpsters typically need separate inland marine or equipment coverage. Your auto physical damage policy covers the truck, not the containers it carries or places.

Municipal waste contracts require specific liability limits, additional insured endorsements, and performance bonds. We structure policies that meet city and county requirements so you can win and keep government contracts.

Reviewed by

Nazar Mamaev

President, Full Coverage LLC

TRIP, CDS, TRS Certified · Licensed in 47 States

Nazar Mamaev is a certified trucking insurance broker who has helped thousands of motor carriers find the right coverage at competitive rates.

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