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Aberdeen-based Keenan Recycling has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 new Iveco Eurocargo compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport and lower-emission food waste collections.
Founded in 2001, Keenan Recycling operates from 27 depots across England, Wales, and Scotland.
The company provides food waste collection services to businesses, waste management companies, and councils throughout England, Scotland, and Wales and operates a composting and biofuel facility in Aberdeen. In October last year it was acquired by Biffa to boost its food waste collection services.
Each of the ten new additions to the firm’s fleet are expected to cover around 25,000 miles per year, with every mile fuelled by gas generated from food waste by anaerobically digesting it to create biomethane and biofertiliser – an example of the circular economy in action.
The trucks come with a 6.7L Tector 7 engine, which produces 220hp, giving diesel-equivalent performance.
When running on 100% biomethane, CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 95%; and each vehicle benefits from an extended range from its six standard 115-litre tanks, and three additional 140-litre tanks.
Each vehicle is equipped with a Macpac 110 refuse body capable of holding up to eight tonnes of weight - and is built from higher wearing, corrosion-resistant steel for durability.
It features interlocking doors, a tailgate, and an integrated side-loading bin lift strong enough to handle 1,280-litre kerb-side containers with ease.
The Eurocargo’s cab is fitted with the new 10” digital instrument cluster, which is customisable to individual drivers’ preference and minimises cognitive load, whilst the Eurocargo’s advanced ADAS systems are on hand to alert the driver of any potential hazards.
The vehicles also come equipped with a 7” infotainment screen.
The trucks were supplied by A M Phillip Trucktech, and are the first IVECO vehicles to join Keenan Recycling’s fleet.
Grant Keenan, Keenan Recycling MD, said: “Our day-to-day operation demands a lot of our vehicles, which is why we needed something that could keep up with those requirements.
“Running these vehicles on CNG allows us to operate a circular economy – making use of what would otherwise be a waste product - whilst delivering a spectacular reduction in emissions.”
Mike Cutts, Iveco business line director UK & ROI added: “This Iveco Eurocargo fleet provides the complete package - they are eye-catching, sustainable, and incredibly mission-focussed.
“It’s exciting to see operators maximising the potential of Iveco vehicles. We can’t wait to see these Keenan Recycling Eurocargos in action.”
