Western Downs waste trucks receive ‘fresh’ upgrade, ‘eye-catching’ graphics to promote sustainability
A fleet of new Western Downs waste and recycling trucks have been unveiled, featuring new graphics to promote recycling, just months after it was revealed that Queenslanders have increased waste production at more than 500kg of rubbish per person each year.
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New waste and recycling trucks will soon be hitting the Western Downs, with the new vehicles donning bright and vibrant graphics with aim to promote sustainability.
Western Downs Regional Council announced the newly-designed trucks this week, saying the region’s vehicles travel the equivalent of more than eight times around the world each year, so the messages would be widely received.
Councillor Andrew Smith, who is the spokesman for Planning, Environment and Agribusiness, said the new trucks formed part of WDRC’s waste and recycling contract with JJ Richards.
“The new trucks are extremely exciting for the Western Downs, which not only look fresh and fantastic, but will also create efficiencies in the waste collection process and promote significant safety and environmental benefits,” he said.
“They are packed with the latest safety features, including on-boarding cameras for the safety of our residents and drivers, and are also much quieter and more fuel efficient than the trucks they are replacing.“
It was also revealed that more than half of people state wide were unaware there’s a program in place to reduce waste, with a progress report showing Queensland is expected to only reach just two out of its nine goals set for 2025.
Mr Smith said the new trucks will save over 3730 tonnes of carbon emissions which would help the region reduce its carbon footprint.
“Together we can save recyclable materials from being needlessly thrown into landfill, and also reduce recycling contamination by ensuring that non-recyclable items are placed in the general waste bin,” he said.
Residents can learn more by visiting the WDRC Waste page.
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