Trial of Hydro treated Vegetable Oil
July 16, 2024 Executive (Other) Key decision In call-in window View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
...to endorse a trial of hydro treated vegetable oil (HVO) in one waste collection vehicle for at least 12 months starting in September 2024, and to note the purchase of a 5,000 litre fuel tank for HVO storage at the Commercial Centre, funded from the existing waste collection budget.
Full council record
Purpose
A trial of hydro treated vegetable oil on one waste collection truck to try and reduce emissions
Decision
RESOLVED that
i. a trial of HVO in one waste collection vehicle for a minimum period of 12 months from September 2024 is endorsed.
ii. the purchase of a 5,000 litre fuel tank for the HVO to be stored and dispensed from the Commercial Centre from an existing capital waste collection budget is noted.
Reasons for the decision
HVO is a ‘drop in’ fuel so there are no changes required to the vehicle it is to be
trialled in, the trial will allow a comparison to be made against the other vehicles on
how HVO impacts on costs and emissions when compared to diesel.
Alternative options considered
Continuing to run all the vehicles on diesel.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in) |
| Decision date | 16 Jul 2024 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |