How much does a surplus garbage truck sell for at government auction?

Across 79 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median garbage truck sold for $8,050, with most closing between $3,194 and $21,775. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.

Where can I buy a surplus garbage truck?

Government agencies sell surplus garbage truck through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live garbage truck listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.

Are these sold prices before or after fees?

These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Garbage truck: what it sells for at government auction

Name: Garbage truck median final sale prices — United States government auction
Creator: GovAuctions

The median garbage truck lot sold for $8,050 across 79 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months. Most close between $3,194 and $21,775.

Median sale

$8,050

Typical range

$3,194–$21,775

Completed lots

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Median sale price by month

2026-08

$4,450

2026-07

$10,000

2026-06

$8,000

2026-05

$6,370

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Garbage truck sold prices by state

New Jersey$3,025 (9)Florida$22,000 (9)Alabama$10,000 (7)Iowa$18,650 (6)

Other vehicles sold prices

Box truck $5,550 Trailer $2,568 Ford Explorer $3,358 Ford F-150 $3,639 Chevrolet Silverado $3,650 Ford F-350 $5,875 Ford F-250 $3,501 Dodge Charger $2,613 Chevrolet Tahoe $4,450 Freightliner $7,100

Frequently asked questions

How much does a surplus garbage truck sell for at government auction?: Across 79 completed United States government auctions in the last 12 months, the median garbage truck sold for $8,050, with most closing between $3,194 and $21,775. Final prices vary with year, condition, mileage, and location.
Where can I buy a surplus garbage truck?: Government agencies sell surplus garbage truck through official platforms like GSA Auctions, GovDeals, and Public Surplus. GovAuctions aggregates live garbage truck listings into one free, searchable feed — no bid packs or credits required.
Are these sold prices before or after fees?: These are realised final winning bids, excluding buyer's premium and taxes. Budget for an additional buyer's premium (often around 10%), applicable taxes, and transport when estimating your all-in cost.

Methodology: median final winning bid on garbage truck lots that closed on official United States government auction platforms over the trailing 365 days, matched by title. Realised sale prices, excluding buyer's premium. No-bid lots excluded. Updated daily. These figures are part of the GovAuctions Surplus Price Index. Free to cite with attribution.