Maidstone Borough Council breaks new ground by becoming first in county to add a fully electric refuse truck to its fleet
An electric bin lorry with bright dinosaur graphics is now doing the rounds in Maidstone.
“Binosaurus Rex” is Kent’s first fully electric refuse truck, marking a major step forward in tackling the climate emergency and reducing carbon emissions.
This innovative addition to the fleet demonstrates Maidstone Borough Council’s commitment to creating a cleaner, greener borough and achieving its ambitious net zero targets.
The eye-catching design celebrates Maidstone’s unique heritage, featuring vibrant graphics inspired by the Iguanodon fossil discovered in a local quarry near Queens Road in 1834. The slogan, “From fossils to the future, Maidstone is ROARING towards net zero,” reflects the council’s determination to move away from fossil fuels and embrace sustainable solutions.
It will be used to empty street litter bins and collect waste from larger bins located in public areas such as Mote Park and laybys along the A249. The vehicle was purchased from Dennis Eagle UK and the wrap was designed and installed by Creative Vehicle Wrapping.