Recology, a 100% employee-owned sustainable waste management company, is set to commence testing North America’s inaugural hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric refuse collection vehicle in San Francisco. This groundbreaking initiative is a result of collaboration between Recology, New Way Trucks, and Hyzon. As part of Recology's commitment to environmental protection, San Francisco will be the first North American city to trial this innovative vehicle on its urban streets. Recology's CEO, Salvatore M. Coniglio, highlights the company's dedication to sustainability, previously demonstrated by the deployment of the first electric Class 8 rear loader in Seattle in 2019. The upcoming trials aim to showcase the potential of hydrogen fuel cell technology in the waste and recycling sector, crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Eric Evans, New Way's chief product officer, emphasizes the importance of transitioning to zero-emission vehicles, considering the significant number of refuse trucks operating nationwide. The collaboration between New Way and Hyzon promises to revolutionize electric refuse collection, with the hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle expected to address challenges faced by other zero-emission technologies. Hyzon's CEO, Parker Meeks, expresses confidence in the high-performance hydrogen fuel cell systems to deliver consistent power and durability for refuse trucks. The trials conducted by Recology, New Way, and Hyzon in San Francisco and other Bay Area cities, followed by planned trials across California and Canada, will further validate the efficacy of hydrogen fuel cells in waste management. Hyzon's recent launch of the Class 8 200-kW FCEV tractor-trailer trial program aims to provide more evidence of the sustainability and reliability of hydrogen fuel cells, aligning with Recology's commitment to exploring alternative fuels in its operations. Through these trials, the companies seek to establish hydrogen as a viable and sustainable option for the refuse industry, showcasing its potential to drive a more environmentally friendly future.