The Borough of Collingswood, NJ is a historic South Jersey town of around 14,000 residents known for its destination downtown and has taken home both regional and national recognition as one of the best towns in the Delaware Valley.
In early June 2021, Collingswood Mayor Jim Maley received an email with news that his current waste hauler was unable to pick up the town's trash because they didn't have anyone to drive the trucks.
Already facing prior pickup delays due to the nationwide driver shortage, Collingswood scrambled to gather together its own municipal workers to pick up trash, recycling and yard waste. The town needed a long-term solution for its truck fleet.