This story is contributed by a member of the community and is neither endorsed nor affiliated with Ventura County Star. "So if you happen to notice one of our garbage trucks quietly doing its job in your neighborhood," said Guercio, "Just know that it's been 100 years in the making." Locally, WM GI Industries operates 58 percent of its fleet on alternative fuel vehicles, including Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and CNG. In Southern California, Waste Management operates a fleet of 900 natural gas fueled garbage trucks. It has 98 percent fewer emissions than fossil-fuel natural gas. This bio-fuel, made from the decomposition of organic waste at Waste Management's Altamont Landfill is the lowest carbon fuel available. In fact, most days the trucks will generate nearly zero-carbon emissions when powered by gas from trash. "Essentially, the ?gas' from garbage is powering many of our garbage trucks." "To close the loop, some of our CNG garbage trucks are fueled by methane gas coming from our landfill-to-gas operations," said Guercio. In addition, the trucks run about 50 percent quieter than traditional diesel engines, resulting in less noise pollution. Waste Management's compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks contribute to cleaner air and a smaller carbon footprint, including a reduction of up to 90 percent of air particulates and up to 25 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions. "While nothing replaces being vigilant while near a garbage truck, alarms and strobe lights help kids and their parents anticipate the movement of trucks while they are in their neighborhoods." "Our top priority is to provide good service in a safe manner and these safety features have helped us do so," Guercio. These are just two advances that help keep our employees and the community safe.
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Many trucks are also equipped with backup sensors that sound an alarm to the driver if something is behind the truck. Every Waste Management (WM) garbage truck is equipped with a back-up alarm and flashing strobes. However, two of the most significant achievements are advanced safety features and the reduction of its environmental impact. Providing unrivaled service in bin hire in Melbourne for over 30 years, WM supplies skips to suite all manner of waste removal and rubbing removal including: Wood, Plaster, Metal & Green Waste (Light & Mixed) WM supplies walk in and bins for hire and the removal of wood, plaster and tin, as well as the ever-present household and green waste. From the mechanical arms to the massive compactors inside, the modern garbage truck has come a long way.
"Garbage trucks today are modern miracles on wheels."Īccording to WRN, the first garbage truck appeared in 1912.
"The story of the garbage truck is one that truly goes unnoticed," said Frank Guercio, Director of Fleet for Waste Management of Southern California. Last week, Waste and Recycling News (WRN) announced the 100th Anniversary of the Garbage Truck.