United Disposal LLC ⇨ 98' Heil Curve-Shell 7000 Garbage Truck

United Disposal is located in Paulden just north of Chino Valley. I recall spotting one of their larger Volvo Heil Durapack 7000s going back to Paulden from the transfer station in Prescott Valley nearly two years ago. I'd like to give a shout out to Bill (known as shadofax96 or now MrBillT) for giving some insight into this company during his travels meeting the owner, Jared. Thank you Bill!
We first drove by their yard some time ago just to see what classic trucks, if any were ran by this company (the beauty of these haulers). They had this truck in particular that was in their signature paint scheme along with a Heil Durapack Python, and some other Heil Durapack 7000s. Not to mention, a Heil Durapack 5000 rear loader, some Heil front loaders, and even a PakMor front loader.
By luck of the draw, this classic 98' Heil Curve Shell 7000 was running route in Paulden most certainly as a spare to the Peterbilt Heil Durapack Python that was down at the yard. We had no idea this truck even ran route, and it was a certain surprise to see it. These Curve Shell bodies are becoming more scarce and to see one still in operation relatively close to Phoenix was great. I'd like to give a huge thank you to the very friendly crew for allowing us to make this documentation possible. This area with literally nothing but interesting dirt roads for long stretches but well worth it. It's uncertain where this unit came from initially--Phoenix ran a similar configuration which was their last 7000s bought..but this unit has a front mount pump, and the tailgate lacks the sign frame weldment at the center which was a common theme back then.
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