The City of San Pablo and Republic Services just launched California’s first fully electric residential waste and recycling fleet.
The fleet includes five McNeilus Volterra electric vehicles which are the first fully integrated trucks of their kind, according to the city and service provider. The vehicles feature zero tailpipe emissions and various safety technologies including 360-degree cameras, improved windshield visibility, lane-departure sensors, and automated braking. Republic Services currently operates over 180 electric trucks across North America as part of a broader commitment to fleet electrification.
The transition to an all-electric fleet in San Pablo, a 2.6-square-mile community, supports the city’s Climate Action Plan.
“We are proud of our longstanding commitment to sustainability and that we are leading the way in California – and the nation – with a fully electric residential collection fleet in partnership with Republic Services,” said San Pablo City Manager Matt Rodriguez. “These innovative EV trucks are cost-competitive for our ratepayers and will literally drive sustainability by providing cleaner and quieter service throughout our community.”
Added Shawn Moberg, general manager at Republic Services, “This fleet highlights how innovation is advancing how Republic Services delivers sustainable recycling and waste services for the communities we serve.”
