# Many-Amenity Trucks The Multifunctional Waste Collection Vehicle Tidies Cities in Several Ways By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-waste-collection-vehicle References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/04/01/multifunctional-city-sweeper/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/multifunctional-waste-collection-vehicle/7490321) Perhaps you've driven past the lots and garages where municipal machines are parked and stored -- scenes that could be greatly diminished by the introduction of this Multifunctional Waste Collection Vehicle. Developed by Michał Markiewicz, this incredibly compact concept boasts the ability to assume the load of several different trucks at once. Also, it's electric. A bright windowed cabin would comfortably seat a driver who's responsible for carrying out his job as if he operated a [garbage truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refuse-truck), a [street sweeper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-cleaning-device) and a snowplow. With one single lap around a neighborhood, he could [collect trash, recycling and compost](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binko-recycling-machine), as well as clear the roads of either dirt or slush. The Multifunctional Waste Collection Vehicle would reduce the number of such trucks on the road -- just don't get stuck behind one if you're in a hurry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multifunctional Waste Collection Vehicles:** The development of compact waste collection vehicles with multiple functionalities presents an opportunity for efficient and cost-effective waste management. - **Electric Municipal Machines:** The introduction of electric municipal machines opens up possibilities for reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability in urban areas. - **Integrated Waste Management Solutions:** The integration of various waste management functions into a single vehicle enables streamlined processes and increased operational efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Waste Management:** The waste management industry can leverage multifunctional waste collection vehicles to optimize collection and disposal processes, minimizing costs and environmental impact. - **Municipal Services:** Municipalities can adopt electric municipal machines to enhance their service offerings while reducing their carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices. - **Automotive Manufacturing:** The automotive manufacturing industry has opportunities to produce innovative, compact, and energy-efficient vehicles that cater to the evolving needs of waste management and municipal services sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interchangeable Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/driverless-transportation-system.md) - [Transparent Self-Driving EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unimo-electric-vehicle.md) - [Magnetic Wall-Scaling Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trois-mobility-concept.md) - [Compact Last-Mile Delivery Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cargo-bike-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Transport Buses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubblic-public.md) - [Electric Transportation Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-transportation-concept.md) - [Industrial Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econic.md) - [Boomerang-Shaped Urban Mobility Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixl7-vehicle.md) - [Interactive Autonomous Delivery Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robo-a2z-delivery-vehicle.md)