A new electric powered lorry will be used to collect waste in the local area as North Northamptonshire Council continues its work to become carbon neutral.
Over the vehicle’s lifetime, it will save 60,000 litres of diesel and £75,000 in fuel costs, according to the local authority.
‘The arrival of this new electric vehicle is a step towards a cleaner and quieter waste fleet and will help us become carbon neutral by 2030,’ said Cllr Matt Binley, the council’s Executive Member for Highways, Travel and Assets.
‘Switching away from diesel is a great way to reduce our emissions, not to mention the cost savings across the vehicle’s lifetime.
‘During the vehicle’s trial, I completed a shift with the waste team and can confirm that residents should not notice any difference, except the new vehicle is much quieter.’
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