RUBBISH trucks are going green in Hambleton with a new fleet of electric vehicles that will help cut carbon emissions.

The six new trucks which will collect recyclable waste are part powered by electric, the length of their rounds means the vehicles couldn’t fully run on electricity. They’re replacing five ageing vehicles, an extra one has had to be added because of the increasing numbers of properties in Hambleton district.

"These electric bin lifts will not only help reduce our carbon emissions but are also less noisy which will make them far more environmentally friendly," said Cabinet spokesperson, Councillor Stephen Watson.

"Unfortunately we cannot move to all electric vehicles as our rounds are too long and currently technology would not allow them to complete a round without needing recharging. But we are looking at all ways to reduce emissions and using electric vehicles where it is possible."

The council have four other fully electric vehicles. The new ones are on a five year lease from Specialist Fleet Services