Colorado city
is 'walking the walk' as a sustainability leader; fully electric
recycling and waste fleet expected by end of 2024
LOUISVILLE, Colo., July 17,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services of
Denver, a subsidiary of Republic
Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) and the City
of Louisville have partnered to replace the city's
residential recycling and waste collection fleet with electric
trucks by the end of 2024. This announcement marks the first time
in the U.S. that a municipality has adopted a fully electric
residential collection fleet.
"We are so proud that Louisville will be the first city in the
nation with a fully electric collection fleet," said Mayor
Chris Leh. "These innovative EV
collection trucks will fulfill our trash, compost and recycling
needs, reduce noise pollution, and include larger windshields
to increase each driver's field of vision and lower
greenhouse gas emissions, making our neighborhoods quieter, safer
and healthier.
"The technology already has been proven in other cities with
more challenging climates than ours. What's more, it is
cost-competitive for our taxpayers. By taking this step,
Louisville is 'walking the walk'
and helping pioneer change in the field of environmental
sustainability."
Republic Services and the City of
Louisville share a strong commitment to sustainability.
Adopting an electric fleet will help the city meet the objectives
of its Sustainability Action Plan. Republic Services has its own
climate goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 35% by 2030, and
partnering with municipalities on fleet electrification will help
the company achieve it.
"The City of Louisville's
commitment to sustainability is something we truly applaud," said
Richard Coupland, Republic Services
vice president of municipal services. "To be the first municipality
in the country to adopt an electrified fleet showcases their desire
to find tangible solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and
combat climate change. Our partnership exemplifies how we can
contribute to a more sustainable world."
The fleet serving Louisville
will include four McNeilus Volterra EVs, the industry's first fully
integrated electric recycling and waste trucks. Developed with
insights from Republic Services, these trucks prioritize safety in
addition to producing zero tailpipe emissions. Key safety features
include 360-degree cameras, an enlarged windshield for improved
visibility, lane-departure sensors, automated braking and audible
devices that alert nearby drivers and pedestrians to compensate for
their quieter operations.
By the end of 2024, Republic Services expects to be operating
more than 50 EVs, as research vehicles or in partnership with other
forward-thinking municipalities, across the country.
About City of
Louisville
Established in 1878, Louisville's history is rooted in mining and
agriculture, but over the years, the city has grown into a vibrant,
thriving, and innovative community with a high standard of living.
Nestled along Colorado's Front
Range northeast of Denver,
Louisville boasts an authentic
Main Street, abundant recreational opportunities, and is
consistently ranked amongst the best places in the country to
live.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is a
leader in the environmental services industry. Through its
subsidiaries, the company provides customers with the most complete
set of products and services, including recycling, solid waste,
special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Republic's
industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support
decarbonization are helping deliver on its vision to partner with
customers to create a more sustainable world. For more
information, please visit RepublicServices.com.
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