The crash happened around 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of Marpit Drive and Reed Road in Marple Township.
The driver of the Honda involved was trapped for an hour until he could be freed by rescuers.
A female passenger in the Honda was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Three people in the trash truck were taken to the hospital for observation only.
There has been no word from investigators on how this crash happened.
