Waste Pro to Convert to Natural Gas Fleet

Waste Pro USA, Longwood, Fla., has announced it will invest $100 million to transition its fleet of heavy trucks from diesel fuel to compressed natural gas (CNG). The investment also includes construction of fueling facilities throughout its operating region in the South.

“This move will dramatically reduce emissions in our operating footprint and potentially provide fueling stations for the cities and counties we serve,” says John J. Jennings, president and CEO of Waste Pro USA. “Our future includes a continued commitment to solar powered facilities, residential and commercial recycling, landfill diversion and clean air.”

Waste Pro’s investment includes an initial order of 150 collection and recycling trucks and the construction of a multi-million dollar fueling complex in Fort Pierce, Fla. Waste Pro is partnering with Clean Energy, a provider of natural gas fuel and facilities, to design and construct the Fort Pierce complex.

“Being a privately held company enables Waste Pro to react quickly to our needs and the needs of the communities we serve,” Jennings says. “Many of our 115 exclusive municipal customers are excited about this opportunity to play a part in the use of domestic CNG fuel and want to participate with us,” he adds.

Waste Pro has already received two CNG trucks at its Metro Atlanta waste collection operation, which is home to American Recycling, a Waste Pro Company. American Recycling operates an automated paper, plastic, cardboard and glass recycling plant that serves one of America’s busiest airport, Atlanta Hartsfield, and thousands of other customers.

Waste Pro is privately owned solid waste collection, recycling, processing and disposal company operating in seven Southeastern states. It serves more than 1.4 million customers from 75 operating locations.