Hounslow Council plans to procure a new fleet of refuse collection vehicles that will deliver improved, greener, and cleaner waste and recycling services for the borough.
Published: Monday, 31st March 2025
The decision to replace the Council’s existing diesel-powered fleet was made to ensure the vehicle fleet contributes towards carbon reductions, improves air quality, and is reliable.
The new collection fleet will be powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel – a renewable fuel that lowers emissions – saving potentially over 85% of emissions compared to regular diesel. This move supports Hounslow Council’s Climate Emergency Plan by helping to significantly reduce the Council’s carbon footprint.
The replacement fleet will improve the reliability, efficiency, and consistency of the service for residents, as well as future-proofing the collection fleet, allowing for additional recyclables to be collected and service efficiencies to be made.
The Council plans to invest over £9 million between 2025 and 2028 in the 50 new frontline vehicles. The procurement exercise is underway, with the new vehicles expected to be delivered over a three-year period.
Councillor Shivraj Grewal, lead member for Infrastructure, Recycling and Transformation at Hounslow Council, said:
This decision will benefit every resident in the borough we provide a household waste collection service to. A new and improved fleet of vehicles will not only improve collections but will also have a positive impact on the environment.
This investment is another bold and tangible step that we are taking to tackle the climate emergency and create a healthier, cleaner, and greener Hounslow now and for many generations to come.
