A company wide philosophy that ensures that Peterbilt continues to act in a way which promotes recycling and reduces pollution and waste is maintained by both our management and our employees. Last year alone, our Denton Plant commuting program eliminated over 4.2 million pounds of CO2 from the atmosphere.
Innovation
Experimental fuel made from currently non-recycled materials such as cafeteria wastes, 387 adhesive, sealant tubes, etc. and other remaining items that are not recycled are diverted from landfill disposal into a program to produce cement kiln fuel.
We recycling all packaging materials, paper, cardboard, plastic, foam, wood, metal, and
There are approximately 3.05 pounds of plastic tubing cut off and disposed per truck produced, and that equals approximately 23 tons of solid plastic waste recycled annually.
The three R’s
Peterbilt is committed to reduce, reuse and recycle waste and to preserve the environment. Our facilities are dedicated to process improvements to meet our conservation goals.
Peterbilt Motors Company’s manufacturing facilities in Denton, Texas and Nashville, Tennessee have all received ISO 14001 certification.
An internationally recognized standard, earning this certification confirms Peterbilt’s commitment to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.


