The agreement builds on an existing working relationship between the two organisations, with Fiveways having provided repair and maintenance services in the borough since 2020 under lease with maintenance arrangements.
Under the new contract, Fiveways will oversee the delivery and ongoing support of a replacement fleet, including mechanical sweepers, cage tippers, box vans and refuse collection vehicles.
The vehicles are expected to roll out over the coming months as part of FCC Environment’s operational services for Dartford Borough Council.
Fiveways said the contract reflects its continued focus on supporting frontline environmental services and maintaining vehicle availability for local authority operations.
Emma Cheesman, Head of Development at Fiveways Municipal Hire, commented: “Our experience supporting frontline environmental services has enabled us to develop a strong understanding of the operational demands associated with waste collection and street cleansing activities, including the importance of rapid defect response, proactive maintenance planning and continuity of service.”
FCC Environment, which manages waste collection and street cleansing services in Dartford on behalf of the council, said the renewed agreement would help support service continuity and fleet reliability over the long term.
Ian Corry, Contract Manager for Dartford at FCC Environment, added: “As the waste collection and street cleansing operator in Dartford, we have an established and successful working partnership with Fiveways and are pleased to be building on this further for our fleet delivery and maintenance.”
Dartford first awarded the waste contract to Urbaser in 2019, which was subsequently acquired by FCC Environment in 2024. The contract, which was worth £56 million, will renew in July 2026 and is set to last for another eight years.
It includes an option to extend for up to an additional 8 years, bringing the potential total duration to 16 years if the extension is fully taken.
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