The Waste Pro Garbage Truck Museum, in Sanford, is an off-shoot of a family-run recycling business and contains more than 20 vehicles.
From Disney World to Universal Studios, there’s little that can’t be found in Florida‘s famous destination point: Orlando.
And, rather bizarrely, that now includes a vault of retro garbage trucks.
Star of the big screen: This vehicle was featured in one of Hollywood’s recently-released box office hits, Fences, which told the story of a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh
Look familiar? The rusted, well-used truck will be instantly recognizable to movie buffs
The Waste Pro Garbage Truck Museum, in Sanford, is an off-shoot of a family-run recycling business and contains more than 20 vehicles.
The quirky collection started when CEO John Jennings reconditioned a 1926 GMC flatbed, which his father, Michael, worked on when he first emigrated to the USA from Ireland in 1930, aged 17.
Another exhibit is a 1975 Ford which was Mr Jennings’ first-ever truck purchase
Later sold, the four-tonne truck was tracked down for repurchase and then restored to be put on display at the makeshift gallery.
Another interesting artefact, a 1950s vehicle, even featured in the movie Fences, starring Denzel Washington.
That tells the tale of Troy Maxson (Washington) who makes his living as a sanitation worker in 1950s Pittsburgh.
Famous brand: This gleaming Mack was clearly designed for the toughest road conditions.
According to one visitor, footfall in the attraction is almost always low – but, as a result, those who do attend are given a personal tour of each item on display.
Celebrating the content, the museum’s website reads: ‘As we continue to forge a new path in the recycling and waste industry, we understand the importance of remembering and preserving our past.
‘We boast a collection of original and restored antique waste collection trucks that showcase the company’s rich history of innovation.’
Seen better days! This dilapidated van even features a wind-up function at the engine front
Classic car: This green Dodge truck dates back to 1946, when the family business was young
Wheelie good fun! A bright orange Chevrolet and the green Dodge truck sit side-by-side
American favorite: This black-and-white Chevy weighs four tonnes and dates from 1941
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