Community Corner
Worry Not, Concord: New Trucks Collect Trash AND Recycling
Some residents are confused and concerned about the new double-duty trucks.
Last summer, Concord Disposal Service (CDS) added two new split-body compressed natural gas powered trucks to its fleet.
These trucks have two separate compartments on the inside, one for trash and one for recycling.
After seeing the new trucks in their neighborhoods, some residents have contacted the City with concerns that their recyclables were no longer being collected separately from their trash.
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“We want to reassure residents that the trash and recycling compartments stay separated and do not co-mingle,” said Concord Disposal’s Nicole Impagliazzo. “The trash goes to the landfill and the recycling goes to Mt. Diablo Recycling Center, where it is processed.”
The new trucks allow CDS to reduce the number of trips through neighborhoods, which in turn reduces road wear and results in lower overall vehicle emissions. Over time, CDS plans to convert the entire truck fleet to the new split body design.
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For more information, contact Concord Disposal, (925) 682-9113 orwww.concorddisposal.com.
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