Making refuse collection cleaner

Battery power is ideal for bin lorries which cover pre-set and shorter routes than regular trucks, but one company is questioning the need to dump old diesel models in the shift to electric-powered waste pickups. Photo: dpa/Lunaz/CharlieBPhotography

Refuse trucks belching diesel fumes as they collect wheelie bins are common the world over but many could be replaced by upcycled electric versions which are much cleaner.

British-based Lunaz, which also electrifies classic cars, has teamed up with the Biffa waste management firm to upcycle its older vehicles.