West Valley City garbage trucks go green

Published: Wednesday, Oct. 26 2011 4:25 p.m. MDT

West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder checks out the new trash and recycling trucks in West Valley City Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011.

Matt Powers , Deseret News

West Valley City's trash and recycling services now features a new fleet of 19 compressed natural gas trucks. The city and company showed off the trucks for the media Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2011. Among many environmental benefits, CNG trucks can reduce carbon emissions by up to 80 percent for heavy duty vehicles.

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