Dive Brief:

• Waste Management in Chico, California has replaced nearly half of its fleet with compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. 
• The rest of the fleet is expected to shift to CNG at some point down the road. As reported in Chicoer, a Waste Management spokesperson said the company is moving towards CNG and is working on a goal to take diesel trucks off the road. 
• The CNG used in Chico is not made from methane collected from landfill sites. 

Dive Insight:

The waste and recycling giant said it is working with governments to determine the future outlook for waste practices that will align with the goals of localities and nationwide. From Washington to Louisiana, Waste Management has been steadily adding CNG vehicles to its fleet. The company is working toward achieving a goal it set to replace 80% of its fleet to alternative fuels by 2020.

A utility company which owns 23 public fueling stations from southern to northern California, has noticed an increase in demand for CNG fuel. Other haulers, including American Disposal and Republic Services, are transitioning to CNG fuel also.