Mack Trucks shared that Royal Waste Services, Inc., a Waste Connections subsidiary, has ordered three additional Mack® LR Electric refuse trucks, funded through the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP). The order follows the company’s initial LR Electric deployment in December 2025, where the vehicle accumulated over 500 miles and collected 600 tons of municipal solid waste – all with zero downtime.
NYTVIP is administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and provides vouchers to fleets across New York State that purchase or lease zero-tailpipe emission battery-electric or hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles. The program supports the state’s goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and improving air quality, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
In its first eight weeks of operation, Royal Waste Services’ initial LR Electric demonstrated strong reliability and efficiency, collecting approximately 75 tons of waste per week while maintaining 100 percent uptime. Drivers have reported reduced fatigue due to the absence of engine vibration, along with improved control and responsiveness compared with traditional diesel units on stop-and-go collection routes.
“After seeing positive results with our initial Mack LR Electric, and with the support from the voucher incentive program, adding three more units was a natural next step for our fleet,” said Michael Angelo Reali, district manager for Royal Waste Services. “The move to electric propulsion delivers environmental and community benefits, enhances driver comfort and provides fuel and maintenance cost savings.”
Royal Waste Services received its first Mack LR Electric in early 2025 as part of “The Bronx Is Breathing” initiative, a project funded through the New York Clean Transportation Prizes program.
The LR Electric is easily recognizable by its copper-colored Bulldog on the cab, denoting the all-electric powertrain. The vehicle offers the same driver and passenger side configurations and customization options as the diesel-powered Mack LR model.
Published February 2026