The City of Casey is taking another significant step towards a more sustainable future, expanding its use of electric vehicles (EVs) for hard waste services across the municipality.
From 1 July 2026, a fully electric fleet of six compactor trucks will be rolled out to collect hard waste and dumped rubbish across Casey. The fleet will be supported by electric tray trucks, with diesel vehicles retained on standby for peak demand periods.
City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said Council has successfully used electric vehicles to deliver hard waste services since 2019, with the current service using three EV compactor trucks.
“With the conflict in the Middle East continuing and the uncertainty around fuel, the EV option offers greater financial certainty in the future,” Cr Koomen said.
“We have already seen increases to running costs of diesel-based fleet, and as a result some councils are considering reductions to their waste collection services. Having a full fleet of EV hard waste trucks will enable Council to continue its hard waste service without interruption.”
Cr Koomen said the transition to a fully electric fleet also reflects Council’s commitment to reducing emissions and delivering more environmentally sustainable services.
“This initiative is a major step forward in reducing our environmental footprint while continuing to deliver essential services to our community,” Cr Koomen said.
“By transitioning to electric vehicles, we are significantly cutting diesel use and lowering carbon emissions, which aligns with our Council Plan and our community’s expectations for climate action. Not only that, but the EV trucks are much quieter than diesel trucks and don’t emit pollutants into residential streets.
“We commend our contractor WM Waste Management Services for their investment in a more sustainable waste collection and continuing to partner with the City of Casey.”
Residents can book a hard waste collection at https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/hard-waste-collections
