“Waste Management recognizes the great asset we have here in Pennsylvania; the Marcellus Shale is now the most productive gas field in the world,” added the governor. “In converting its truck fleet to CNG, Waste Management is investing in the future, saving on fuel costs, contributing to our energy independence and helping the environment.”
Corbett also noted that Waste Management has the largest CNG fleet of heavy-duty commercial trucks in the country, currently with 2,000 natural gas trucks deployed across its national fleet. “They realize the opportunity they have here,” he said.
The company has replaced 32 diesel trash trucks at the Bristol Township facility with NGVs, reported Philly Burbs. Spokesman John Hambrose stated 10 more CNG trucks are planned by the end of the year, with the goal to have all 70 Waste Management trucks running on CNG by the end of 2014.
Source: Pennsylvania Office of the Governor
