The Elliott Machine refuse hopper (trash hopper) incorporates a 2 cubic yard poly hopper that is equipped with a hydraulic dump cylinder to unload trash or debris. The hydraulic cylinder is powered using the existing hydraulic circuit of the burden carrier. For vehicles without hydraulics, the cylinder can be powered by a DC power pack that is added to the vehicle. These vehicles are ideal for large manufacturing plants, universities, beaches, and residential areas. Electric powered vehicles offer a smaller environmental impact than that of a traditional garbage truck. A hydraulic powered can tipper can be added for lifting/dumping trash containers into the hopper.