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The Trash Truck, the Pothole, and Why Cities Hesitate to Adopt A New System That Actually Stops Potholes For Good.

The Trash Truck, the Pothole, and Why Cities Hesitate to Adopt A New System That Actually Stops Potholes For Good.by: American Road PatchPublished on: 09/04/2026

The surprising history of automated trash trucks explains why cities hesitate over longer-lasting pothole repairs—and why safety changes the argument.

The Trash Truck, the Pothole, and Why Cities Hesitate to Adopt A New System That Actually Stops Potholes For Good.