New Way, Hyzon Launch Hydrogen Fuel Cell Refuse Collection Pilot with GreenWaste

Companies continue trials across California to showcase
innovation. technology and performance

09.17.24

San Jose, CA — GreenWaste®, a full-service resource recovery and recycling company, announced it is pilot testing North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell zero emissions refuse collections truck with New Way and Hyzon [NASDAQ: HYZN]. GreenWaste says this initiative marks a significant step in the company’s commitment to a zero-emission fleet and advancing sustainable technologies in the recycling industry. 

“Seven years ago, we made history by commercially operating the world’s first full-sized electric side-loading waste collection truck. Today, we are building on that legacy by testing North America’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse vehicle. This pilot reinforces our ongoing commitment to zero emission vehicles and recovering, recycling, and reusing waste materials in the most innovative, environmentally responsible, and reliable ways possible,” said Tracy Adams, CEO of GreenWaste.

Currently, GreenWaste’s collection and heavy equipment fleet is 100% powered by renewable or alternative fuels, demonstrating its leadership in environmental stewardship.

Working with manufacturers to test new zero emission vehicle technology supports GreenWaste’s broader innovation and sustainability goals, including its 2030 goal to achieve a 45% reduction in total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its 2022 baseline. In 2023, GreenWaste achieved a 36.3% reduction in total combined Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from its 2022 baseline. 

The hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse collection vehicle, developed by Hyzon and New Way Trucks, will be tested on select routes throughout the Bay Area, including in the City of San Jose, County of Santa Clara, and the Towns of Atherton and Los Altos Hills. 

“This hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle is proof of what happens when industry and technology experts partner to innovate together and bring advanced solutions to propel the industry forward,” said Don Ross, Chief Sales Officer for New Way. “We’re in a unique position to be able to bring more sustainable, alternative power to waste haulers looking to meet zero emissions goals, decarbonization initiatives and other clean energy requirements.”