Electric Waste Collection Trucks
We have ambitious plans to electrify our fleet of vehicles by 2050. We recognise that electric waste collection has an essential role to play in helping the UK as a whole reach its 2050 net zero emissions targets.
The benefits of electric vehicles include:
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Help to reduce air pollution and cut greenhouse gases
Much quieter! Helping to reduce noise pollution in urban environments
We are in the process of trialling several electric waste collection vehicles to ensure optimal efficiency in battery life to complete a full shift on one charge. This will ensure our operating routes are maximised without a break in service.
2024 Update
In 2023 we ran a pilot scheme to trial both an electric compaction vehicle and electric skip loader, allowing us to gain insight into how they would perform on a day-to-day basis and meet the demands of our operating schedule. We focused on our Waste Management Services as a starting point for trialling electric vehicles as the routes are often shorter and concentrated within urban areas. This allowed us to test battery reliability and how the vehicles responded on a typical route map. The Skip Loader performed well to the daily demands of our Guildford Depot with excellent battery reliability and quick charge turnaround times, clearly demonstrating a significant reduction in carbon emissions, impact on the environment and reduced running costs. During 2024 we will be continuing to explore new technologies as they hit the market.
By adding these types of vehicles to our fleet moving forward it demonstrates our strong commitment to achieving our goal of net-zero by 2050.
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