Recology recently began testing a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle – developed in partnership with New Way Trucks and Hyzon – in San Francisco. Recology said San Francisco will be the first city in North America to test it on urban streets.

In 2019, the company put into service its first electric Class 8 rear loader in Seattle. Since then, Recology said it has tested electric collection vehicles throughout its operations and has prioritized the use of renewable or alternative fuels in its fleet – reducing its emissions from fuel use by more than 77% since 2018.