Why are they using bin lorries for snow ploughs, instead of using tipper trucks that can have a gritter mounted on the back? Something like this: https://www.

Why are they using bin lorries for snow ploughs, instead of using tipper trucks that can have a gritter mounted on the back? Something like this: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/image/8/h/gritter1.jpg https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/media/image/8/h/gritter1.jpg That's one of the smaller ones, which Glasgow City Council ordered up with a hydrogen-powered engine. Most are still diesel but there are some diesel/propane dual-fuel ones too.