The City of Whittier operates 16 heavy-duty refuse collection trucks, 4 street sweepers and 23 other heavy-duty trucks throughout the Public Works and Parks Departments
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Bid specifications were prepared for the 2 refuse haulers and the three pickup trucks. The City decided not to pursue the cutaway vehicle and the funding was given back to the MSRC. Purchase orders for the refuse haulers and pickups were created and all the vehicles were delivered. Station construction specifications were developed and the project was bid. Construction has been completed and the station is operational.
The objective of this project was to construct a compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle refueling station capable of providing time-fill and fast-fill for City vehicles and the general public. Also replacing 2 diesel fueled refuse haulers and 4 gasoline fueled vehicles with clean CNG fueled vehicles.
With the MSRC's assistance, the City of Whittier was able to replace 2 diesel fueled refuse haulers and 3 pickup trucks with clean fueled vehicles. The station provides a fueling source for both the City and other fleets in the area.