Cleanzine: your weekly cleaning and hygiene industry newsletter 5th February 2026 Issue no. 1196
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Keenan Recycling dramatically reduces emissions with 10 Iveco Eurocargo CNG
Aberdeen-based Keenan Recycling has expanded its fleet with the addition of 10 new Iveco Eurocargo compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable transport and lower-emission food waste collections. With over nine million tonnes of food wasted annually across the UK, Keenan has already diverted more than 50,000 tonnes of food waste from landfill in 2024, helping to significantly reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
Founded in 2001, Keenan Recycling has grown into one of the UK's leading food waste collection and recycling providers, operating from 27 depots across England, Wales and Scotland. This national footprint enables the company to deliver reliable, carbon-conscious waste solutions to thousands of businesses each week.
Each truck is expected to cover around 25,000 miles per year, with every mile fuelled by gas generated from food waste by anaerobically digesting it to create biomethane and biofertiliser - a brilliant example of the circular economy in action.
The heart of the trucks is the 6.7-litre Tector 7 engine, which produces 220hp, giving diesel-equivalent performance without compromise. When running on 100% biomethane, CO2 emissions are reduced by up to 95%; and each vehicle benefits from a range of up to 250 miles from its six standard 115-litre tanks, and three additional 140-litre tanks.
Each vehicle is equipped with a Macpac 110 refuse body capable of holding up to 11sq.m of waste - equating to eight tonnes of weight - and is built from higherwearing, corrosion-resistant steel for durability. It features interlocking doors, a tailgate and an integrated side-loading bin lift strong enough to handle 1,280-litre kerbside containers with ease.
The Eurocargo's cab is fitted with the new 10in. digital instrument cluster, which is customisable to individual drivers' preferences and minimises cognitive load, whilst the Eurocargo's advanced ADAS systems are on hand to alert the driver of any potential hazards. A 7in. infotainment screen puts important information front-and-centre, while also providing ergonomic infotainment.
The trucks were supplied by A M Phillip Trucktech, and are the first IVECO vehicles to join Keenan Recycling's fleet.
"Our day-to-day operation demands a lot of our vehicles, which is why we needed something that could keep up with those requirements,” notes the company’s managing director Grant Keenan. “Running these vehicles on CNG allows us to operate a circular economy - making use of what would otherwise be a waste product - whilst delivering a spectacular reduction in emissions."
Mike Cutts, business line director full range UK & ROI at Iveco, says: "This Iveco Eurocargo fleet provides the complete package - they are eye-catching, sustainable, and incredibly mission-focussed. It's exciting to see operators maximising the potential of Iveco vehicles. We can't wait to see these Keenan Recycling Eurocargo in action."
Keenan Recycling (part of Biffa Group), the largest food waste collection company in the UK, is dedicated to reducing landfill waste and supporting the transition to renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. By transforming food waste into biofuel, it is playing a crucial role in reducing emissions and promoting sustainability across the UK.
The company collects food waste from every postcode in Wales, Scotland and England on its own fleet. The waste is collected from businesses and is then transformed into either compost, renewable electricity, gas, heat, or fuel. The ever-growing fleet of specialised food waste collection vehicles including hydrogen, biomethane and HVO, operate across 27 depots, offering private and public sector clients an opportunity to segregate food waste, lower their carbon footprint and improve their green credentials.
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