Biffa to help Manchester bin air pollution with electric refuse vehicle fleet

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Waste management firm has partnered with Manchester City Council to roll out 27 zero emission electric waste trucks, which are taking to the streets of the city this week

The pollution and carbon emissions caused caused by essential services operating in Manchester are set to be slashed this week, as waste management firm Biffa launches a fleet of 27 brand-new zero emission...

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