Kingston, Ontario Adds Two Mack LR Electric Refuse Trucks to Fleet
Kingston, Ontario, has purchased two Mack LR Electric refuse trucks, its first battery-electric vehicles for solid waste collection, as part of its goal to become Canada’s most sustainable city.
$500,000
376 kWh
30% by 2030
What Happened
The City of Kingston, Ontario, celebrated the purchase of two Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles, marking the first battery-electric vehicles in its solid waste fleet. The trucks have been in service since July 2025 and are funded in part by a $500,000 grant from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. City officials praised the vehicles' performance and positive reception from operators and the public.
Two Mack LR Electric refuse trucks introduced into service in Kingston, coinciding with automated cart-based waste collection rollout.
City celebrates purchase and highlights alignment with sustainability vision.
376 kWhkWh
Standard for next-generation Mack LR Electric, offering 42% more energy than previous generation.
“One of the city’s strategic priorities is leading environmental stewardship and climate action, and purchasing these Mack LR Electric trucks is one of the ways we are working toward the achievement of these goals.”
Why this matters
This purchase demonstrates how municipalities are adopting zero-emission vehicles to meet climate goals, supported by government funding and local dealer partnerships.
Terms in This Story
- BEV
- Battery-electric vehicle, powered solely by electricity stored in batteries.
- NMC
- Nickel Manganese Cobalt Oxide, a type of lithium-ion battery chemistry.
- regenerative braking
- A system that recaptures energy during braking to recharge the battery.
- Class 8
- The heaviest commercial vehicle classification in the US, typically for trucks over 33,000 pounds.
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