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Wealden District Council

… and 2024. v. Transitioning the waste collection fleet and street cleansing vehicles to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel has resulted in a 75% reduction in emissions, measured over the eight months following the transition from diesel. This reduction is expected to increase. c) To note the revised draft timetable set out to complete the new Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan…

… on enhancing the energy efficiency of local homes and addressing fuel poverty. f. Joint Waste and Recycling Partnership, collaborating with Biffa, ESCC, RDC, and HBC to minimise the carbon impact of waste collection and street cleansing services. g. Solar Together Sussex, a community initiative in Sussex aimed at helping residents and businesses access affordable solar energy solutions. 282…

…. 66. Waste Officers have ensured the continued use of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) in waste collection and street cleansing vehicles for 2024/25, achieving up to 90% carbon emission reductions compared to diesel while also cutting harmful air pollutants. In 2023, the Council allocated up to £500k from its Climate Change Fund to support HVO use until the current waste contract ends in 2026…

…. However, improved availability and favourable market conditions this year reduced supply costs by nearly 50%. A contract extension, approved by all partner authorities and due to be signed soon, will make HVO the default fuel until 2033. The results of the transition to HVO can be found in Appendix B. For more information, refer to the Reducing Carbon Emissions from Waste Collection and Street…

… and 2024. v. Transitioning the waste collection fleet and street cleansing vehicles to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel has resulted in a 75% reduction in emissions, measured over the eight months following the transition from diesel. This reduction is expected to increase. This reduction is expected to increase. 105. To note the revised draft timetable set out to complete the new Climate…