Purpose

Options for waste and recycling
vehicle adaptations required to support ambitions for an ultra-low
emission (ULE) fleet by 2030. This plan aligns with the fleet
replacement strategy approved in June 2022.
 
To set out the work programme,
to include an option to upcycle the refuse and recycling collection
fleet, re-powering to electric-driven chassis and renovating the
existing collection bodies.
 
Cabinet report in July,
seeking:
-approval to move to an EV
fleet and
-decision on which EV option
– new or upcycled (recommendation is upcycled)
-decision to purchase or
lease
The business case will support
preferred options.