DENVER, July 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services
announced today the addition of 17 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers
throughout the greater Denver
area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring
the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by Republic
throughout Colorado to 82.
"Everything we do is for our customers," said Tim Oudman, area president of Republic Services.
"When we do what is best for our customers, we are by extension
doing what is right in the communities we serve. This fleet
expansion represents a significant investment in cleaner, safer and
more efficient vehicles locally. It also embodies the
responsibility we assume for doing our part to preserve
Colorado's considerable natural
beauty for future generations."
Republic Services operates a natural gas fueling station at its
Commerce City location to support
its expanding Denver-based CNG
fleet. One-third of Republic's fleet serving the greater
Denver metropolitan area is now
powered by the domestic fuel source. Republic operates 158
collection trucks statewide, more than half are powered by CNG.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
each new CNG collection truck deployed is equivalent to removing
five passenger vehicles from local roads or planting 600 mature
trees each year. Based on EPA calculations, the carbon emissions
reduction benefits from Republic's CNG powered fleet in
Colorado is equivalent to planting
more than 94,000 mature trees annually.
Republic Services of Denver
employs 300 people who serve over 200 Homeowners Associations and
municipalities, as well as more than 10,000 commercial customers.
Republic also owns and operates two landfills and one hauling
division in the greater Denver
metropolitan 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 of reducing fleet
greenhouse gas emissions by 3 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, the Company 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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