Distributed Energy Resources, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  October 3, 2024

Republic Services Deploys Electric Refuse Trucks

Republic Services, Inc., an environmental services company, announced the company placed an order for electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles.

The company ordered the 100 McNeilus® Volterra™ ZSL™ electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles from Oshkosh Corporation, a vehicle and equipment manufacturer. 

This second order follows the successful operation of initial units into Republic Services' residential collection fleet and reinforces Republic Services’ commitment to sustainability and the transition to a more efficient fleet.

“Republic Services has made an industry-leading commitment to fleet electrification, and we look forward to continuing our longstanding partnership with Oshkosh and McNeilus,” said Brett Rogers, Republic Services vice president of operations technology, in a statement. “Our latest order of Volterra EVs will help us provide cleaner, quieter service to customers and help our municipal partners achieve their climate goals.”

Building on a longstanding partnership, Republic Services first ordered 50 Volterra ZSL electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles from Oshkosh in 2023. As the operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of vocational trucks, Republic Services has plans for electric vehicles to comprise half of its new truck purchases over the next five years. 

The 100 McNeilus Volterra electric vehicles will be deployed across multiple states, contributing to Republic Services' goals to lower GHG emissions by 35% by 2030. The Volterra eRCV can operate a full day’s route on a single charge, offering reliability and efficiency in refuse and recycling collection.

The vehicle’s zero emission certifications from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) help customers meet stringent environmental regulations and clean fleet goals.

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