TFC Recycling recently announced it has added five new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to its fleet, making it the largest private owner and operator of clean-running, collection trucks in Virginia. It has also opened Hampton Roads’ first fleet maintenance shop capable of working on CNG vehicles.
TFC estimates that its six CNG trucks will each year displace 60,000 gallons of diesel fuel, which helps the environment and reduces the nation’s dependency on foreign oil. CNG powered vehicles produce just half of the emissions that federal guidelines allow, making TFC Recycling’s collection fleet among the cleanest in Virginia.
TFC Recycling’s new 20-bay maintenance facility is CNG compliant and the first of its kind in Hampton Roads. Mechanics there are certified in alternative fuels, which means they can assist other businesses that are interested in CNG conversion and maintenance.
“Recycling paper, glass and metals is our principal line of work,” says Michael Benedetto, President of TFC Recycling, “but we are equally committed to new technologies that promote a cleaner environment and demonstrate corporate leadership. We believe that having six CNG trucks is a good example, and we look forward to adding even more as well as a natural gas filling station in the near future.”
The six CNG trucks will be visible immediately providing curbside pickup service in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and the Outer Banks. TFC hopes to add more cities to its network, enabling them to join in a nationwide movement to switch more trucks from petroleum-based fuels to natural gas.
Information from TFC Media Release issued February 13, 2012