Australian clean technology company Pure One Corporation LTD has confirmed the latest deployment of its hydrogen fuel cell waste collection trucks in partnership with leading waste management company Solo Resource Recovery. Delivered as part of an existing supply agreement, the vehicles will be deployed in council waste collection operations in the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales, Australia.
The vehicles will be trialled by Solo as part of its contracted recycling collection services for Cessnock, Maitland, Singleton and Lake Macquarie, providing an opportunity to evaluate hydrogen fuel cell technology in established municipal operations.
The deployment represents Pure One and Solo’s commitment to zero-emission vehicle solutions and sustainability. The trials will provide real-world operational experience in the waste management sector and demonstrate the company's ability to supply specialised zero-emission heavy vehicles for Australian fleet operators.
Hydrogen-powered waste collection vehicles enter service
The deployment includes a hydrogen fuel cell side-loading waste collection truck built on an TG23-H110 dual-control chassis, fitted with a Rico Recovery Systems compaction body. The side loader features zero tailpipe emissions, modern safety systems, and specialised waste collection technology designed for kerbside bin collection.
Both trucks were on display at the Lake Macquarie Living Smart festival in September before commencing operations within the Hunter Valley region during mid-October 2026, continuing through until the end of December 2026.
The main focus of this operational trial was the kerbside collection of co-mingled recycling bins across the council areas of Cessnock, Maitland, Singleton, and Lake Macquarie, with future deployment arrangements to be determined following the trial period.
The program provides Pure One with an opportunity to demonstrate hydrogen fuel cell technology in waste collection operations, where vehicle reliability, operating efficiency and compatibility with existing services are important considerations.
Commentaries
Mark Taylor, National Fleet Manager, Solo, commented: “Solo has always seen innovation as a core part of our long involvement in the waste industry. These evaluation trials represent practical and real progress towards a realistic and achievable circular economy.” Scott Brown, Managing Director, Pure One, commented: "Supplying two hydrogen fuel cell waste collection trucks to Solo represents another important milestone in Pure One's strategy to bring zero-emission commercial vehicles into fleet applications across Australia.
"Council waste collection is an important market for heavy vehicle technology, with demanding daily operating requirements. Our vehicle trial with Solo provides an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities in real-world conditions and establish an operational track record that can support future commercial opportunities. "Solo brings decades of industry experience, established relationships with councils and a strong commitment to sustainable waste management. This makes them an excellent partner for evaluating hydrogen technology in an environment where practical performance really matters. "Following our recent hydrogen truck delivery to Heidelberg Materials, this latest deployment further demonstrates the breadth of applications for Pure One's commercial vehicle offering. We look forward to building on these projects as we expand our presence in the Australian zero-emission heavy vehicle market."
