RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services
announced today the addition of eight Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)
solid waste collection trucks to its fleet serving customers
throughout the greater Raleigh
area. The CNG trucks replace older diesel-powered trucks, and bring
the total number of natural gas vehicles operated by Republic
throughout North Carolina to
25.
"Natural gas-powered collection trucks run cleaner and quieter,"
said Drew Isenhour, area president
of Republic Services. "We're dedicated to providing our customers
with outstanding service while doing business in the most
sustainable manner possible. This also embodies the responsibility
we assume for doing our part to preserve North Carolina's natural beauty for future
generations."
Republic's Raleigh Hauling Division has 100 employees who serve
approximately 8,000 local Homeowners Associations, municipalities,
and commercial customers. Republic also owns and operates six
landfills, eight transfer stations, four recycling centers, and 18
hauling divisions throughout the state of North Carolina.
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 North Carolina is
equivalent to planting 15,000 mature trees or removing 137 cars off
the road annually.
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 the 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, 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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