PHOENIX, Nov. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services
announced today the addition of four Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers
throughout the greater Phoenix
area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring
the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by Republic
Services throughout Arizona to
34.
"Natural gas-powered collection trucks run cleaner and quieter,
providing our customers and the communities we serve with a
top-notch level of customer service and minimal impact on the
environment," said Alberto Guardado,
area president of Republic Services. "This CNG fleet expansion
represents a significant investment in cleaner, safer and more
efficient vehicles in our local Phoenix Metro area."
Republic Services operates a natural gas fueling station at its
Lower Buckeye location to support its expanding Phoenix-based CNG fleet. 19% of Republic's
fleet serving the greater Phoenix
metropolitan area is now powered by the domestic fuel source.
Republic operates a total of 178 collection trucks within the
Phoenix area and 280 collection
trucks statewide.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
each new CNG collection truck deployed is equivalent to planting
over 600 mature trees each year. Based on EPA calculations, the
carbon emissions reduction benefits from Republic's CNG powered
fleet in Arizona is equivalent to
planting 20,400 mature trees.
Republic Services employs 256 people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area who serve multiple
Homeowners Associations and municipalities and more than over
14,000 commercial customers throughout the Valley. Republic also
owns and operates three landfill, six transfer stations and three
hauling division in the Phoenix
area.
Nationwide, Republic Services operates a fleet of more than
2,200 CNG vehicles and 38 natural gas fueling stations. Republic's
CNG fleet helps to save roughly 18 million gallons of diesel fuel
annually. As the operator of the 8th largest
vocational fleet in the country, Republic has a number of
initiatives to reduce overall fuel usage, including its continued
commitment to operating CNG powered trucks. Together, these
initiatives will help Republic reach its goal, outlined in its 2014
Sustainability Report, of reducing fleet greenhouse gas emissions
by three percent by 2018.
Republic is dedicated to maintaining a balance between its
business operations and protecting the environment and communities
it serves. Known as the Blue PlanetTM sustainability
initiative, Republic is defining its approach to environmental
responsibility through decreased vehicle emissions, innovative
landfill technologies, use of renewable energy, community
engagement and employee growth opportunities. To view Republic's
2014 Sustainability Report, go to
RepublicServices.com/sustainabilityreport.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is an industry leader in U.S.
recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its
subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, recycling centers,
transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective
solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for their
commercial, industrial, municipal, residential and oilfield
customers. We'll handle it from here.TM, the
brand's tagline, lets customers know they can count on Republic to
provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue
PlanetTM for future generations to enjoy a cleaner,
safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at
RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter
@RepublicService.
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