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City moves on plan for cleaner fuel
2 garbage trucks using compressed natural gas will roll out this month
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The City of Statesbsoro's two garbage trucks that run on compressed natural gas are scheduled to begin trash collection this month. - photo by PHIL BOYUM/special
Statesboro’s Public Works Department intends to roll out a pair of vehicles this month that will be the first in a plan to save big dollars for the city. One year ago, City Council, with the recommendation of department leaders, purchased from First Transit Inc. a compressed natural gas, or CNG, fueling station located on U.S. Highway 301 South. The station had been the natural gas provider for buses operated by Georgia Southern University.
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