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NewsJanuary 28, 2015

City May Eliminate Jobs to Pay for Garbage Trucks

Mason City, Iowa, is considering eliminating two sanitation positions so it can replace its aging sanitation fleet, as one of four options presented by the mayor and City Council.

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NewsJanuary 16, 2015

Cleveland Plans $20M Fleet Upgrade

A privately offered $100-million municipal bond approved by the Cleveland City Council this week would set aside $20 million to upgrade the city's emergency response fleet.

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Newsby Thi DaoJanuary 5, 2015

Colo. City’s Hybrid Garbage Trucks Will Halve Fuel Costs

The City of Loveland, Colo., has added six hydraulic hybrid garbage trucks to its fleet. The city expects the hybrid drive system to pay for itself in fuel and maintenance savings in 6.2 years.

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Articlesby Anonymous AuthorOctober 9, 2014

A Case Study in CNG: What Not to Do

While CNG can be a cost-efficient alternative fuel, it's also an expensive investment that needs to be implemented correctly. Here, a fleet manager discusses lessons learned from mistakes made with a real CNG fleet implementation and the expensive results of the these mistakes.

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NewsOctober 6, 2014

Ohio Mayor Reconsiders Outsourced Trash Collection

City of Toledo (Ohio) Mayor Michael Collins is considering bringing privatized garbage collection back in-house, stating the contract is too favorable to the company

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NewsSeptember 17, 2014

Chicago Debuts First All-Electric Refuse Vehicle

The City of Chicago has added what is believed to be the first all-electric garbage truck in North America. The Motiv Electric Refuse Vehicle is being used on different residential refuse and recycling routes of up to 60 miles.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2014

Peterbilt Launches Right-Hand Stand-Up Model 320

As side-loader collection vehicles continue to gain popularity in residential refuse applications, Peterbilt Motors Company announced a new right-hand stand-up configuration of its recently redesigned low-cab forward Model 320.

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ProductsSeptember 5, 2014

Galbreath Above-Frame Hoist

Wastequip's Galbreath above-frame hoist (AF75) is capable of lifting 75,000 pounds. The hoist is designed to accommodate large truck engines and can work with a variety of truck chassis, suspensions, exhaust systems or fuel tanks.

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NewsAugust 18, 2014

Ky. City Spends $3.9M on CNG Refuse Trucks

The City of Lexington took delivery of 11 new compressed natural gas (CNG) refuse trucks. Each CNG truck is expected to save approximately $6,500 in fuel costs and preventive maintenance annually.

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NewsMay 26, 2014

Pa. Refuse Agency Adds $4.8M CNG Fleet, Fueling Station

The Lancaster County (Pa.) Solid Waste Management Authority has invested $4.8 million to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks and construct a CNG fueling station.

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