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Vision Zero side guard safety bars fitted along the side of a Classic Recycling truck

Safety is a culture

Safety is a foundational principle in everything that we do, from maintaining our equipment to training our collection teams.

Classic Recycling employee in high-visibility gear beside a truck

We prioritize personal safety and community welfare

We believe that it is essential to provide a safe and secure working environment for our employees, which includes providing proper equipment and tools that allow them to do their jobs safely. This philosophy extends into the broader community, where we strive to exceed all requirements and work to ensure that we keep our customers, patrons, and the surrounding areas safe and sanitary.

Fully compliant equipment

  • Classic Recycling truck at Liberty State Park with the Lower Manhattan skyline behind it

    Lower-emission fleet

  • Side guard safety bars on a Classic Recycling truck

    Side guards for safety

  • Drive camera installed in a Classic Recycling truck cab

    AI-enhanced camera system

  • Backup camera mounted at the rear of a Classic Recycling truck

    Audio-alert enabled backup cameras

Employee safety training

  • A Classic Recycling safety training session
  • Classic Recycling team members watching a driver safety training video
  • Classic Recycling drivers in safety vests at a training session
  • Drivers watching a training video beside the Classic Recycling logo wall
  • Compliance and safety training session
  • Safety training at Classic Recycling

Safe Disposal Information

What needs a special pickup and what we cannot take at all, including solvents, batteries, aerosols and biohazards.

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