Automated Tarping Solutions for Refuse Waste Hauling

For refuse transfer trailers, the STS Series side lock-down system is Roll·Rite's purpose-built solution — and the recommended choice whenever sealed containment is a priority:
STS Series (side-to-side lock-down). 

STS-Series side lock-down trailer systems feature Rite-Lock™ technology and wireless controls to safely and securely cover refuse loads, including transfer trailers and side dump trailers. It's an automated tarping solution that locks the tarp down to securely contain refuse debris, with the Rite·Touch™ wireless one-touch key-fob remote control standard — keeping the driver safely away from the trailer and load debris — plus optional trailer-mounted switch controls. These automated side-to-side systems ensure secure lockdown coverage for standard trailers, and are especially suited to sealed-tarp requirements when using vinyl tarps — important for municipal solid waste and organic loads that need odor, spill, and moisture control.

For longer specialty trailers: If your operation also runs extended scrap or gondola trailers rather than standard transfer trailers, Roll·Rite's Super Duty EX Series offers high-capacity, extreme front-to-rear coverage for trailers needing up to 57 feet of Super Tough mesh tarp.

Choosing your tarp fabric: The load dictates the material. When loads need to stay dry or fully sealed, heavy-duty vinyl tarps in HD, Premium, and Rip-Stop grades provide a waterproof barrier with better odor and spill control — and Rip-Stop is especially useful on routes where occasional tears are likely, since it helps prevent rips from spreading. For abrasive demolition or extreme waste, Super Tough heavy-duty mesh holds up against sharp materials and allows airflow through the load, reducing wind resistance. For sealed transfer-trailer applications, vinyl paired with the STS lock-down design is the typical configuration.

To confirm the right fit, have your trailer type, trailer length, and load/fabric requirements ready. Roll·Rite resources and support staff are available to help with measurements, installation, or technical questions, and consultations are offered through Roll·Rite's Tarp and Safety Service Centers — or contact their experts directly for quotes and help finding your authorized distributor.

For roll-off, hooklift, and lugger trucks hauling detachable containers, Roll·Rite offers two main system families — the choice comes down to your preferred power source and container mix:

DC Series (electric) — the flagship choice for most fleets. DC-Series systems feature advanced technology and wireless controls for single to multi-axle roll off, hooklift, or lugger trucks hauling similar or varying-sized detachable containers. The system automates tarping operations, removing manual work for drivers, and the included Black Box™ wireless controls provide adjustable system features and a 360-degree viewpoint for monitoring tarp operations — giving drivers real-time visibility and helping them avoid accidents. If your fleet runs mixed container sizes, adjustable features are key: adjustable gantry height, sliding pivot mounts, and sufficient tarp capacity make the DC Series a good option for roll off and hooklift fleets operating with different container sizes. A heavy-duty example is the DC850, which handles 20–40 yard containers with tarps up to 30 feet and comes pre-assembled and pre-wired for faster installation.

ALC300 Series (hydraulic) — for fleets preferring steel systems powered by truck hydraulics. The ALC300 Series is a reliable, durable tarp solution for roll off and hooklift operators preferring steel systems that operate using the truck hydraulics, with applications for single to multi-axle roll offs and hooklifts. It features telescoping hydraulic sliding-arm technology to maintain tarp tension during deployment, using a hydraulic telescoping gantry that raises the tarp spool above the container before extending the tarp across the load — making it well suited to taller containers and fleets running different container sizes.

Roll-off trailers pulled behind the truck: The DC Trailer Series features advanced technology, wireless controls, and high-capacity tarp options for roll off trailers hauling larger detachable containers. T

o decide between them, consider: (1) power preference — electric gear motor (DC Series) or your truck's existing hydraulics (ALC300); (2) the range of container lengths and heights you haul; and (3) tarp fabric — mesh for scrap, construction debris, dirt, or gravel, or vinyl when the load must stay mostly dry. If you need help with tarp or system measurements, installation, or technical questions, Roll·Rite resources and support staff are available to guide you, and consultations are offered through Roll·Rite's Tarp and Safety Service Center.

Yes — in most cases. Roll·Rite systems feature install-friendly, preassembled components: the company designs its products to make it easy to tarp trucks, trailers, or roll-offs, and even to power existing manual roll tarps and hand-crank systems. Roll·Rite does recommend at least a 12-inch clearance behind the cab to mount DC Series towers. The DC Series suits single- or multi-axle hooklift and roll-off chassis and trailers for larger containers, while the ALC300 Series uses heavy-duty steel arm construction and your truck's existing hydraulics—so there are options whether your chassis is electric-ready or you prefer to tap into hydraulics already on the vehicle. If you need help with tarp or system measurements, installation, or technical questions, contact Roll·Rite support staff for guidance or call 1-800-297-9905.

It depends on your trailer type and whether the load must be sealed. The STS Series is a side-to-side automated system built for refuse transfer trailers and side dump trailers, locking the tarp down to securely contain debris — the go-to choice when sealed-tarp coverage with a vinyl tarp is required. STS-Series side lock-down trailer systems feature Rite-Lock™ technology and wireless controls, and the Rite·Touch™ wireless key-fob remote keeps the driver safely away from the trailer and load debris.

Based on Roll·Rite's own selection guidance, be ready to provide:

1. Vehicle configuration — whether the system mounts on a single-axle truck, multi-axle truck, a trailer pulled behind a roll-off or hooklift, or a frame/frameless fifth-wheel trailer.
2. Application length — the length of the trailer or the container(s) you haul, including the range of container sizes if they vary.
3. Tarp/fabric requirements based on the load — vinyl if the load must stay mostly dry, or mesh for scrap, construction debris, dirt, or gravel. Super Tough heavy-duty mesh holds up against sharp, abrasive demolition material and allows airflow, while HD, Premium, and Rip-Stop vinyl provide a waterproof barrier with better odor and spill control.
4. Power preference — electric (DC Series) or hydraulic, using existing truck hydraulics (ALC300 Series).

Consultations are available through Roll·Rite's Tarp and Safety Service Centers, and you can contact their experts directly for quotes, product information, or help finding an authorized distributor.

Fleet operators can purchase complete systems, replacement tarps, motors, controls, arms, and other genuine components through Roll-Rite and its authorized dealer network. A local dealer can assist with system selection, installation, replacement-part identification, and fleet-specific quotations. Use Roll-Rite’s Find a Dealer option to locate appropriate sales and service support.