Perhaps more importantly, electric garbage trucks will represent half the new trucks purchased over the next five years. The first fully integrated electric recycling and waste truckĪccording to Republic Services, the company will begin operating two fully integrated EV waste trucks this fall. With the introduction of the first fully integrated electric recycling and waste collection truck, Republic Services is progressing toward hiring its goal. In 2019, Republic revealed its long-term sustainability goals, including reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (from 2017 levels) by 35% by 2030. It is also the only US environmental services provider with emissions reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). However, with several supplier partnerships, the company is making the most significant commitment to electrification in the industry.
Republic Services is the second largest waste disposal provider behind Waste Management Company. With over 17,000 trucks, Republic Services is one of the largest operators of vocational fleets offering residential and commercial recycling and waste solutions.
