Hammersmith & Fulham expands Veolia zero-emission fleet

Veolia and Hammersmith and Fulham Council have added eight new electric cargo bikes to expand the fleet to 20 new electric vehicles (EVs).

The fleet now includes eight cargo bikes, eight electric vans, and three street cleansing cage vehicles, as well as one electric refuse collection vehicle (eRCV) which will be used for the new garden waste collection service. 

The introduction of these electric vehicles builds on Veolia’s work to support Hammersmith & Fulham to become a greener borough.

Councillor Sharon Holder, Hammersmith and Fulham cabinet member for public realm, said: “Our waste team continues to ensure H&F’s parks and streets are safe and clean for residents, visitors and local wildlife.

“The new vehicles will help us go one step further as the waste team will now also be helping to reduce air pollution while they work.” 

Since the contract commencement in 2022, food waste services have been introduced for the first time to more than 50,000 households alongside the delivery of wheeled bins for recycling and waste to 16,000 kerbside properties. 

A new paid garden waste collection service has now also been introduced for residents in the borough.

Scott Edgell, general manager for Veolia South London, said: “We’re thrilled to have successfully launched these electric vehicles in Hammersmith and Fulham.

“The new additions to the fleet will lower emissions and contribute towards Hammersmith and Fulham Council’s target of net-zero emissions by 2030, as well as delivering an improved and streamlined service for Hammersmith and Fulham residents.

“We're proud to be leading the way for innovative and sustainable operations.” 

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