(BCN)-- The city of San Pablo has partnered with Republic Services, Inc. to launch California's first fully electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, city officials announced last month. City leaders said on April 21 that the fleet, which includes five electric trucks, is among th e first of its kind in the nation to provide zero-emission residential waste and recycling services. Here’s why so much trash is dumped in Oakland The trucks, known as McNeilus Volterra EVs, feature safety technology such as 360-degree cameras, automated braking and lane-departure sensors, while producing no tailpipe emissions. City officials said the transition supports the city's Climate Action Plan and its goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 30% below 2005 levels by 2035. The electric fleet is also expected to improve air quality and provide quieter service for residents. Copyright © 2026 Bay City News, Inc. ...read more read less