Our goal is to produce high performance, durable products that offer customers a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). We believe in conducting our business with world-class service and respect.
Curbtender Inc designs and manufactures refuse collection vehicles in Cedar Falls, Iowa and Gothenburg, Nebraska. The company derives its name from the storied Curbtender automated side loading refuse truck (ASL).
The Curbtender was the first commercially produced ASL in the US Waste Industry. Developed in the early 1970’s, it quickly became the benchmark for performance. Its 2,000 pound lift arm capacity and 1,000 pound per cubic yard compaction rating set itself above the rest. In 2017, the company renamed this flagship product the PowerPak. The PowerPak is now equipped with an industry-best 5 year standard warranty.
At this time, Curbtender produces 12 different refuse truck models. Additionally, Curbtender began integrating its products with all electric truck chassis platforms. BYD Motors and Curbtender recently partnered to conduct demonstrations of a fully electric Quantum rear loader and a HammerPak automated side loader.
In 2017, the company purchased the assets of Wayne Industrial Holdings LLC and named Kevin Watje as the Chief Executive Officer of Curbtender Inc.
Company News
Curbtender and UAW Local 838 Reach New 5 Year Agreement
Posted 3/19/2021
Curbtender, Inc. … announced it has reached a new collective bargaining agreement with UAW Local 838 for factory workers at its 701 Performance Drive facility in Cedar Falls, Iowa…
Curbtender Partners with XL Fleet to Develop All-Electric & Plug-in Hybrid Refuse Trucks
Posted 02/04/2021
Companies will jointly develop a series of all-electric, plug-in hybrid and electric refuse truck models…
Curbtender Begins Manufacturing in Nebraska
Posted 02/25/2020
Curbtender, Inc., a manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles, announced the start of manufacturing operations at its new factory in Gothenburg, Nebraska…
Watje Family Announces Purchase of Wayne Engineering
Posted 10/19/2017
Kevin Watje and Mark Watje have announced their acquisition of the assets of Wayne Industrial Holdings LLC, parent company to Wayne Engineering…