Rio wins trash hauling with Comlurb and Allison-equipped trucks
Nearly 100 refuse compactor vehicles will collect an estimated 5.6 million tons of waste related to the sporting events in Rio RIO DE JANEIRO – Athletes and spectators aren’t seeing trash pile up at the venues where they are competing and cheering. Comlurb, Rio’s sanitation company, is using trucks equipped with Allison transmissions to efficiently collect, compact and haul away garbage. While providing special service to sites including Olympic Park and Maracanã Stadium during August, Comlurb has also continued to provide their usual waste collection services across the entire city.