City considers buying new garbage trucks

AUBURN - Auburn city officials had a chance Wednesday to take a first-hand look at a trash truck powered by natural gas. And this morning, garbage pickup crews will get to take it for a spin.

The vehicle - an Autocar Xpeditor refuse compactor - was driven up from Pennsylvania to city hall for staff and council members. The city is considering purchasing two of the compactors for the public works department, which currently uses diesel-powered trucks.

The compactor is also scheduled to be used this morning on a garbage route, which will give city crews a chance to see how it handles on the streets. The trial run will help