A trial of an electric waste collection truck has begun as part of a joint-council waste contract between City of Adelaide, City of Port Adelaide Enfield, City of Charles Sturt and City of Marion and Cleanaway.
The trial will investigate how feasible the electric vehicle is under actual operating conditions whist maintaining a consistent and reliable service. The trial will help the Councils determine how we might transition to electric waste collection trucks in Adelaide, as the technology matures.
The truck used for the trial is a modified 2018 Dennis Eagle truck, with side loader, and it’s expected to run for 120 kilometres on active duty before needing to recharge.
You may be asking, ‘why is this trail so important?’ Well, this truck emits zero greenhouse gas emissions from the tailpipe under actual operating conditions, which is great for the environment.
The vehicle is also quiet. If the trial is successful it will significantly reduce noise, making early morning or late-night collections possible, which could help ease street congestion.
Since the South Australia electricity grid now has over 50% renewable electricity supply, and is heading towards 100%, the switch to electric vehicles is a key component of a low-carbon future.
City of Adelaide Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor, is incredibly excited for this new trail.
“The trial of a new electric waste truck is a fantastic initiative, and it is an example of how Councils can work together to address climate change and improve sustainability across metropolitan Adelaide,” shares the Lord Mayor.
“This trial with the electric waste collection truck demonstrates our commitment to reducing our environmental footprint and carbon emissions, helping us achieve our goal of ‘Net Zero’ by 2025. We are pleased to be partnering with like-minded councils on such a great initiative,” says City of Charles Sturt Mayor Angela Evans.
This is an incredibly progressive move for Adelaide, and it’s great to see our city making big steps to limiting their environmental impact.
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