TFC Recycing adds 5 more CNG Trucks

TFC Recycling Adds Five More CNG Trucks to its Fleet

         and Opens Area's First CNG Fleet Maintenance Shop     

Chesapeake, Virginia, - February 13, 2012 – TFC Recycling has added five new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to its fleet, making it the largest private owner and operator of clean-running, collection trucks in Virginia.  It has also opened Hampton Roads’ first fleet maintenance shop capable of working on CNG vehicles.

At a news conference at TFC’s Chesapeake maintenance facility today, Cathie France, Virginia’s Deputy Secretary of Energy and Congressman Randy Forbes said the company has taken a leadership role in alternative energy. “When it comes to transportation, the Commonwealth takes an all fuels approach,” said France. “Governor McDonnell is therefore pleased to see companies like TFC Recycling embrace and use fuels such as natural gas, which mean cleaner air in Virginia and more American jobs.”

In just one year, TFC Recycling estimates that its six CNG trucks will displace 60,000 gallons of diesel fuel, which helps the environment and reduces the nation’s dependency on foreign oil.  Indeed CNG powered vehicles produce just half of the emissions that federal guidelines allow, making TFC Recycling’s collection fleet among the cleanest in Virginia.

TFC Recycling’s new 20-bay maintenance facility is CNG compliant and the first of its kind in Hampton Roads. Mechanics there are certified in alternative fuels, which means they can assist other businesses that are interested in CNG conversion and maintenance.

“Recycling paper, glass and metals is our principal line of work,” says Michael Benedetto, President of TFC Recycling, “but we are equally committed to new technologies that promote a cleaner environment and demonstrate corporate leadership. We believe that having six CNG trucks is a good example, and we look forward to adding even more as well as a natural gas filling station in the near future.”

The six CNG trucks will be visible immediately providing curbside pickup service in Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Suffolk and the Outer Banks.  TFC hopes to add more cities to its network, enabling them to join in a nationwide movement to switch more trucks from petroleum-based fuels to natural gas.  

TFC Recycling is a locally owned and operated recycling and waste removal company, providing residential and commercial recycling and waste removal.  Established in 1973, TFC Recycling believes “it’s not how many customers we serve, but how we serve our customers.” TFC Recycling employs more than 350 people and recycles more than 250,000 tons annually thereby diverting it from the landfill.