Republic Services unveils fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet in Florida
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Posted by Tess Kazdin, Digital Editor Republic Services, Phoenix, and the city of Coconut Creek, Florida, have launched the state's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, according to Republic Services. "We're excited to bring curbside recycling back to Coconut Creek, and in true Coconut Creek fashion, we're having some fun with it," Coconut Creek Mayor Jeffrey Wasserman says. "We're kicking things off with a handful of community events that bring our residents together while showcasing the creativity and our innovative spirit that make our city so special" The fleet serving Coconut Creek includes six McNeilus Volterra electric refuse and recycling collection vehicles. The trucks include 360-degree camera systems, enhanced driver visibility, lane-departure sensors, automated emergency braking and audible alerts designed to improve awareness for pedestrians and nearby motorists. The new fleet aims to deliver quieter collection operations throughout Coconut Creek while maintaining recycling and waste collection services. Republic Services says it operates North America's largest electric collection fleet, and the Coconut Creek electric vehicle (EV) fleet highlights how collaboration between municipalities and industry can help bring innovative, sustainable solutions to communities they serve. "This launch is a testament to the strong partnership...
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