The garbage truck driver will not see you...

On a bike, you have to know that cars will not immediately see you, and you can never assume that they do. Eye contact is a big clue, but even then things happen. One thing is sure - the driver of the garbage truck will not see you. So don't even try to think s/he will. S/he is doing a job, in the street, in a big vehicle, and moving quickly in tight spots. Nothing malicious about it, yer just not on their radar.