@onlyexplaining on Instagram: "A garbage truck is designed to collect and transport waste efficiently. Trash is loaded into the truck either manually by workers or automatically using a mechanical arm that lifts bins. Once inside, hydraulic systems power a large metal plate or packer blade that compresses the garbage, making room for more. The compacted waste is pushed into a storage area at the back of the truck, and when it’s full, the truck drives to a landfill or recycling facility. There, t