The Garbage Gorilla is the ONLY product of its type to have been selected by major national waste collection companies, such as Waste Connections, for sale and rental to their customers because it safely and easily lifts and transports all types and sizes of waste carts.  Our product is also recommended by independent consumer columnists such as About.com.  No other product even comes close to this level of approval.  Don't be bamboozled by phony claims of endorsement.  The Gorilla is the proven standard of the industry and the best value by far.  We pass along to you the cost savings our high-volume superior design enjoys.

Whatever you do, avoid products that attempt to lift and transport your cart using the lower bar.  As explained in Question #5 below, this top-heavy approach can leave your trash lying by the side of the road, and the carts can slam into the back of your vehicle when you stop or go down hill.  With the Gorilla, there is also no sudden and unexpected release of weight when unloading.  It really is the SAFE and EASY way to port your pungent payload.

Q: Where can I get waste wheelers?
A: The wheeled waste carts shown on this site and required for use with the Garbage Gorilla, are normally supplied by local garbage companies.  They can also be purchased from Lowe's.  Their website includes a store locator.  

Q: How hard is it to turn the crank?
A: Turning the crank is as simple as cranking up a patio umbrella.  A 6-year-old child can quickly and easily lift a 250-pound load.  In addition, because the load is supported at the top, it won't tip and fall off during during transport or slam into the back of your vehicle when stopping or going downhill.

Q: I've jacked up my pickup truck and wonder how high a hitch the Garbage Gorilla™ lift can handle.
A: The Garbage Gorilla has a range of built-in adjustments to accommodate receiver hitches with center lines ranging from 10" to 20" from the ground.  The distance from the rear bumper is also adjustable.  

Q: How easy is it to convert a Dual Lift to a Single Lift?
A: Although the Dual Garbage Gorilla can easily lift and transport unbalanced loads, including 0 lbs on one side and 250 lbs on the other, the ability to switch from a Dual to Single Lift can be helpful if you occasionally transport only one cart. Centering the load minimizes twisting forces placed on your hitch.  With the Gorilla, all you need to do is remove a couple of pins and shift one of the side T-shaped components to the center position.  It can be done in less than 15 seconds.  Changing from Single to Dual is equally easy.  No tools of any kind are required. 

Q: How secure will my cart be when lifted and transported using the Garbage Gorilla™ lift?
A: The Garbage Gorilla has a patented T-shaped component that engages your waste cart.  The pickup lip near the top of the cart fits securely into a wide horizontal channel forming the top of the T. Your cart may also have a built-in horizontal bar about halfway down below the pickup lip.  When the cart is raised off the ground, it tips forward at the bottom, and this lower bar moves under a restraining lip built into the bottom of the T.  This interlock limits the cart's vertical movement and further reduces the chances of it coming off during transport.  Note that the Garbage Gorilla does NOT transport the cart using the lower bar.  That approach allows top-heavy carts to tip and fall off during transport or tilt forward forward and slam into the back of your vehicle when you stop or go downhill.  Waste carts were never designed to be lifted by the lower bar.  The bar was only intended to support the weight of an empty cart when inverted by automated collection equipment.  Attempting to lift a full load using this bar can not only lead to the tipping problems mentioned above, but the bar itself can fail prematurely.  If you don't believe this, simply ask your garbage company.

Q: What type of waste wheelers will the Garbage Gorilla™ transport fit?
A: The Garbage Gorilla lift will fit all carts that have the lip and bar molded into the side regardless of their size.  The size of the lower bar, be it plastic, metal, or missing, won't stop the Gorilla. 

Q: How far above the roadway are the wheels of the lifted cart suspended?
A: The jack used on the Garbage Gorilla™ transport has a 15" lift capability.  Normally about six inches of clearance is more than sufficient to prevent the cart from contacting the ground on grades and bumps.

Q: How much does the Garbage Gorilla™ transport weigh?
A: The Single weighs 28 lbs; the Dual is 41 lbs.  Those numbers INCLUDE the part that plugs into your receiver hitch.  In addition, the Dual can be easily separated into two parts weighing 22 lbs and 19 lbs to facilitate mounting and dismounting. 

Q: What size Receiver Hitch will the Garbage Gorilla™ transport fit?
A: Currently the Garbage Gorilla lift is only available in a form factor to fit 2” receiver hitches.  A model for 1 ¼” hitches may be introduced in the future.  To determine the size of your receiver, just measure the size of the opening with a ruler.

Q: What kind of finish does the Garbage Gorilla™ transport have?
A: The Garbage Gorilla is built to last a lifetime.  Most of the components are hot-dip galvanized in molten metal after fabrication.  This is the same surface protection used on chain link fences.  It is extremely durable and long-lasting.  Paint might look prettier when new, but it doesn't even come close to the durability of a galvanized finish.  The vertical lift component is painted using a high-quality powder coat process.

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Q: Can I pickup my Garbage Gorilla™ lift instead of having it shipped?
A: Good Gizmos, Inc. is not setup to handle walk-in customers at this time.  We can only fulfill orders by shipping the product to you from our warehouse.

Q: Can I still use the Garbage Gorilla™ lift without a receiver hitch?
A: You will have to have a receiver hitch installed on your vehicle first.  See "Trailer Hitches" in the Yellow Pages for a list of qualified installers in your area.

Q: What is the warranty on the Garbage Gorilla™ transport?
A: Click HERE to see the full warranty.

Q: Do you sell replacement parts for the Garbage Gorilla™ transport?
A: Yes.  Refer to the Instruction Manual to determine the part you require and then contact Customer Service for pricing and delivery.