Since late last year, the rubbish collection in the Byron Bay town centre has been emission free thanks to the trial of a new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric vehicle.
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The vehicle, operated by Solo Resource Recovery, Council’s waste collection contractor will start collecting waste from the public areas of the Byron CBD and parks.
The trial is planned for an initial three-week period, with a view to extending the trial, depending on the outcome.
The data gathered from this trial will help inform how Council may move away from diesel-fuelled trucks into more renewable energy in the future.
Resource Recovery manager Danielle Hanigan says Council was keen to explore the potential of hydrogen-fuelled vehicles as part its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
“The vehicles is the same size as a normal waste truck, but it looks different and is branded as a hydrogen vehicle, so it won’t be hard to miss,” she says.
“We are the first Council in the Northern Rivers to trial a hydrogen-powered truck, and the busy Byron Bay town centre will be a good test of its range and performance, especially at this time of year.
“Council is investing in electric vehicles, including trucks, as part of its own fleet and we are very keen to see, first-hand, the potential of hydrogen as an alternative to traditional diesel-powered trucks.
“The environmental benefits are front-of-mind for Council, but this truck will also be much quieter in the street so there will be less noise pollution.”
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