Public and Private Solid Waste Collection Fleets

For public and private solid waste collection fleets, this rule requires fleet operators to acquire alternative-fuel refuse collection heavy-duty vehicles when procuring these vehicles for use within the South Coast AQMD's jurisdiction.

1. This rule applies to:

• Government agencies that operate solid waste collection fleets with 15 or more solid waste collection vehicles

• Private entities that operate solid waste collection fleets with 15 or more solid waste collection vehicles

2. This rule shall not apply to vehicles or services pursuant to paragraph (e).

• Rule Language (PDF, 20kb)

• Staff Report (PDF, 324kb)

• Amended Staff Report (PDF, 1.1MB)

• Guidance Document (PDF, 480kb) - revised 07/11

• Technical Infeasibility Request Form (PDF, 130kb) - new 06/11

• Compliance Report Form (PDF, 122kb) - new 03/11

• Fact Sheet (PDF, 350kb) - new 07/11

Incentive Funding Programs

• South Coast AQMD Funding Resource Page

• MSRC Funding Resource Page  

• CARB Funding Resource Pages:

  • http://www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truckstop/azregs/fa_resources.htm

  • Carl Moyer Memorial Program Incentives for Purchasing Lower-Emission Heavy-Duty Engines

Natural Gas-Powered Refuse Vehicle Users Group/Rule 1193 Implementation Workgroup

The Users Group provides a forum between refuse fleet vehicle maintenance staff and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to discuss issues associated with the deployment of natural gas-powered refuse vehicles.

Other Links for Finding Fueling Stations

For more information on the fleet rules, call the Fleet Rule Implementation Hotline at 909-396-3044 or e-mail fleetrules@aqmd.gov.