According to the council, the transition from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel will reduce emissions from its fleet and help to provide a ‘greener, cleaner and more efficient waste and recycling service’ for residents.

As part of the investment, 50 vehicles will be added to the council’s fleet over the next three years, enabling the council to respond to factors such as shifts in population size and increased demand on waste services.

In a statement, the council reinforced its aims of boosting sustainability and limiting pollution in the area, reflecting the local authority’s commitment to its Climate Emergency Plan.

Cllr Shivraj Grewal, Cabinet Member for Infrastructure, Recycling and Transformation, said: ‘We are proud to be delivering on our promise to invest in a cleaner, more modern refuse collection fleet. This marks a real step forward in both improving the service for residents and reducing harmful emissions from Council operations.’

Cllr Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Climate, Environment and Transport, added: ‘This milestone marks not only a greener future for Hounslow, but also demonstrates how local government can lead the way in environmental innovation.’

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