Busan is good

Busan City to Hold Public Launch Event for the Largest Fleet of Hydrogen Garbage Trucks in Korea

내용

The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) will hold a public launch event at 3:00 p.m. today (June 5) at the City Hall outdoor parking lot to commemorate the introduction of the largest hydrogen garbage truck fleet among local governments nationwide.

Themed “Hydrogen-powered garbage trucks—clean streets, clean skies!”, the event is designed to promote Busan’s vision for a sustainable urban environment and publicly unveil the city’s new hydrogen garbage trucks for the first time.

Attendees will include Mayor Park Heong-joon, Busan City Council Chair Ahn Sung-min, Suyeong-gu Mayor Kang Seong-tae, other key officials, and representatives from districts including Dong-gu, Yeongdo-gu, and Dongnae-gu, as well as executives from Hyundai Motor Company and AM Special Vehicles Co., Ltd., and about 100 citizens. Participants will directly experience the trucks' key functions and performance and engage in a technology-sharing session.

---

Hydrogen Garbage Trucks to Be Introduced

Two truck types will be showcased:

• ●9.3-ton hydrogen compression compactor truck

• ●10-ton hydrogen arm roll truck

The compression compactor truck is designed to collect large-volume but lightweight waste, while the arm roll truck handles various waste types including general waste, recyclables, residues, and sludge.

The trucks are built on Hyundai’s Xcient hydrogen fuel cell electric truck platform, equipped with specialized cleaning equipment. They allow for eco-friendly waste collection and transportation, with fast refueling capabilities and a driving range of 400–500 km per 20 kg of hydrogen.

Busan currently operates 1,084 diesel waste collection vehicles, of which 184 have exceeded their service lifespan. These will be gradually replaced with hydrogen models, with a total of 65 hydrogen trucks to be introduced by 2028.

This year, seven units will be deployed with a total budget of 4.2 billion KRW, including 3.6 billion KRW in national funds, distributed across Dong-gu, Yeongdo-gu, Dongnae-gu, and Suyeong-gu.

The trucks operate on electricity generated from hydrogen-oxygen reactions, producing zero emissions, low noise, and minimal vibration, significantly improving working conditions for sanitation workers.

---

Strategic Impact

As the largest initiative of its kind among Korean local governments, this project will help establish a demand base for hydrogen energy production using waste-derived biogas.

Currently, biogas from municipal waste treatment facilities is used for power generation. However, starting in 2030, the city plans to build a hydrogen production system based on public sector hydrogen demand.

Mayor Park stated,

“This introduction of hydrogen garbage trucks marks a meaningful step toward establishing a 'Green Smart City, Busan.'
Our city will continue expanding eco-friendly policies to enhance citizens' quality of life, while creating a sustainable circular economy by producing hydrogen energy at waste treatment facilities and using it to power hydrogen garbage trucks.
This initiative represents an innovative leap in waste management.”

---

Attachment 1 – Event Overview

• ●Event Title: Hydrogen Garbage Truck Launch Public Event

• ●Slogan: “Hydrogen-powered garbage trucks—clean streets, clean skies!”

• ●Date/Time: Thursday, June 5, 2025, 3:00–3:40 p.m.

• ●Location: Busan City Hall outdoor parking lot

• ●Participants: Approx. 100 attendees

• ●Main Programs: Opening ceremony, speeches, truck unboxing, commemorative photos, ride-along demonstrations

Schedule:

Time	Program	Remarks
14:55–15:00	Pre-event promotional video	On Busan’s resource circulation policy
15:00–15:03	Opening, guest introductions	MC: Announcer Park Eun-kyung
15:03–15:07	Welcome address	Mayor Park Heong-joon
15:07–15:11	Congratulatory remarks	City Council Chair
15:11–15:16	Truck unveiling ceremony & group photo	8 key guests
15:16–15:21	Hydrogen truck unboxing showcase	8 key guests
15:21–15:23	Group commemorative photo	All participants
15:23–15:40	Demonstration and explanation session	By AM Special Vehicles Co., Ltd.

---

Attachment 2 – Project Overview

• ●Project Name: Hydrogen Garbage Truck Transition Project

• ●Objective: Improve air quality and realize a circular economy city

• ●Period: 2025–2028

• ●Vehicles: Arm roll truck, compression compactor truck

• ●Total Budget: 5.33 billion KRW for 65 vehicles

• ○Unit cost per truck: 820 million KRW

• ■National: 720 million KRW

• ■City: 10 million KRW

• ■District: 90 million KRW

• ●Annual Targets:

• ○2025: 5 units

• ○2026: 10 units

• ○2027: 20 units

• ○2028: 30 units

Expected Outcomes:

• ●Secure public demand for hydrogen energy

• ●Establish hydrogen production system using waste biogas

• ●Lead Korea’s waste-to-hydrogen circular economy model