Waste management today

Waste management is evolving fast as cities, industries and contractors face rising expectations for sustainability, service quality and cost control. Global waste volumes are projected to grow substantially toward 2050, increasing pressure on collection and transfer operations to become more efficient and more resilient.

Whether residential or industrial, waste transport is a reputation business: missed collections and downtime can quickly damage trust. That’s why fleets increasingly value transport solutions that are flexible for different body types, easy to operate in stop-start duty cycles, and supported by a service ecosystem that helps keep trucks on the road—day after day.
 

Why UD Trucks for Waste Management?

Waste collection and transfer demand trucks that can deliver high uptime in repetitive stop-start cycles, while helping operators manage fuel, maintenance and driver workload. UD Trucks is built around Ultimate Dependability—robust vehicles backed by service support designed to keep your fleet productive.

Depending on market and configuration, Quester and Croner can be specified with automatic transmission options to support smoother stop-start operations and reduce driver fatigue.

For fast body installation and reliable daily operation, UD also supports waste applications through bodybuilder preparation and PTO options (market dependent), plus aftersales services such as UD Trust service agreements and connected services to help monitor performance and plan maintenance proactively. (Availability and offer details vary by market.)

Your route to easier operations

Power, reliability and operational efficiency—three essentials for demanding waste operations. Explore how Quester and Croner can be configured to support stop-start duty cycles, body integration and uptime. 

Quester

Known for durable performance, Quester is a versatile workhorse designed for demanding duty cycles. Depending on market and configuration, it can be specified with transmission options such as Allison automatic transmission or ESCOT automated manual transmission, helping reduce driver workload in frequent stop-start operation—common in tight urban routes with many collection points.

Croner

Croner is a flexible, efficient complement to Quester for right-sized waste applications. Its practical cab layout supports daily usability, while service-friendly design helps fleets spend less time in the workshop and more time on the road. In selected markets, Croner is available with automatic transmission options—well suited for on-road logistics and refuse body applications.

Bodybuilding

Both Quester and Croner are designed to support straightforward superstructure installation for waste applications. With bodybuilder preparations and guidance, and power take-off (PTO) options for specific applications where available, you can configure the truck to match your operational needs—helping reduce installation complexity and get vehicles to work sooner.

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Skip loader
For transport of urban industrial waste to city recycling unit. Also used in estates and semi-rural areas.

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Compactor 
For the collection of general waste – mainly steel, plastic and paper – from centralized sites. 

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Dropside with high side
For the collection of general waste – mainly steel, plastic and paper – from centralized sites. 

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Vacuum unit
For the collection and disposal of sewage. In urban industrial and semi-rural use. 

Models suitable for waste management

10 models

Kuzer RKE

Kuzer RKE

GVW 8.5 Ton
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4x2
| 150PS
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Quon CV Lorry

GVW 22.0 Ton
|
6x2
| 357PS
Kazet Max.Payload 1.5-2ton

Kazet Max.Payload 1.5-2ton

GVW 3.5-7.5 Ton
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4x2
| 150PS
Croner LKE

Croner LKE

GVW 12.0-14.0 Ton
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4x2
| 180PS - 240PS
Quester CKE

Quester CKE

GVW 21.0 Ton
|
4x2
| 250PS - 350PS
Croner PKE

Croner PKE

GVW 15.0-19.0 Ton
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4x2
| 250PS - 280PS
Quester CWE

Quester CWE

GVW 34.0 Ton
|
6x4
| 280PS - 460PS
Quester CGE

Quester CGE

GVW 41.0 Ton
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8x4
| 280PS - 460PS
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Quon CX

GVW 22.0-23.5 Ton
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6x4
| 360PS - 400PS
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Quon GK 11L

GCW40.00-46.00 Ton
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4x2
| 400PS - 460PS

A sustainable partnership

Waste operations depend on uptime—route after route, day after day. UD Extra Mile Support brings together service, genuine parts, connected services and more to help keep your fleet moving. And when the unexpected happens, UD Road Support is available 24/7 to help get you back up and running.

UD Trust: Service agreements

UD Trust is UD Trucks’ official service agreement program—designed to keep trucks running at peak efficiency through scheduled UD Genuine Service and UD Genuine Parts. It also supports clearer cost control with simple, no-hidden-costs invoicing and adviser support.

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UD Genuine Parts

UD Genuine Parts are rigorously tested for optimal performance and fit—helping protect uptime across the vehicle lifecycle. Genuine parts also come with warranty coverage, including protection against consequential damage when fitted by an authorized UD workshop (terms apply).

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UD Genuine Service

Keep your trucks in prime condition for maximum uptime. Our trained technicians use specialized UD tools, diagnostic systems, and UD Genuine Parts—supported by service planning tailored to your vehicle’s specification and operating conditions.

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UD Connected Service

Optimize fleet performance with real-time connectivity—supporting smarter logistics, fuel-efficiency monitoring, route and driver insights, and vehicle health visibility. Fault detection and alerts can help reduce disruptions, keeping connected fleets running smoothly. (Availability may vary by market.)

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UD Road Support

When the unexpected happens, help is a phone call away. Operating 24/7, UD Road Support dispatches fully equipped teams to get you back up and running—backed by UD Genuine Service, diagnostic tools, and UD Genuine Parts. (Service scope may vary by area.)

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Expert Story

Mikto

“Given the current market situation for our customers, both Quester and Croner are perfectly suited to this environment.”

Maruyama Mikito, Senior Product Manager UD Trucks MEENA talks about what the Quester and Croner bring to waste management assignments.

Can you begin by identifying any current trends within waste management?

Our customers are under major cost pressure to get their contracts renewed for bigger areas with much tighter budgets. This forces them to look at any possible ways of reducing costs without compromising on the uptime and availability of their truck. Waste management is a very demanding and severe application, as some of the trucks operate 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The trucks are used for the cleaning of residential areas and hence cannot stop working.

What do you see being most important to provide for your customers?

We offer the simple features that are needed by our customers without making them pay for features that they do not need . In this way we can say that we excel on the essentials.
Longer service intervals are very important to our customers who are looking to maximize their uptime. With strong support from local partners, we offer driver and technician trainings, service contracts and other support.

Which UD trucks are most important and relevant to the waste management sector?
A variety of applications are used in our markets, such as compactors, vacuum and water tankers, bin washers, hook lifts, skip loaders, road sweepers and tipper trucks. Quester and Croner are our top two. Both trucks offer durability, reliability, easy body installation, fuel efficiency and versatility.
Both trucks offer durability, reliability, easy body installation, fuel efficiency and versatility.

*Statements reflect typical customer needs in the MEENA region; availability and specifications of vehicles and services may vary by market and configuration.