Fleet Emissions
& Efficiency
As a route-based business, a portion of our carbon footprint is linked to our fleet. Alternative fuel vehicles have the potential to further reduce fleet emissions. Approximately 10% of our fleet runs on alternative fuels like compressed natural gas (CNG) and biodiesel. We operate two fully electric and one hybrid electric refuse vehicles and are planning to expand our testing of these alternative fuels in the future.
In addition to exploring alternative fuels, we are taking a number of steps to reduce fleet emissions and improve efficiency, including:
- Reducing consumption of fuel and petroleum-based products by replacing older trucks with newer, more efficient models
- Utilizing transfer station networks to consolidate waste onto fewer trucks
- Installing controls to minimize idling time
- Switching to synthetic motor oils with longer replacement intervals
- Reducing emissions by installing more advanced engine filters
Technology, including onboard tablets and route optimization and diagnostic software, reduces driving time and helps avoid downtime.
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Expanding Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Waste Connections recently introduced two fully electric Peterbilt Model 520EVs in our New York City operations. We look forward to expanding our alternative fuel vehicles over time in order to enhance our operations and reduce fleet emissions. Read more here.
