SICK unveils laser scanner for bulk waste
The LMS511 Bulkscan provides a real-time measurement system for processing, storage and transportation of bulk waste and recyclate by comparing the speed of the belt and the material density value.
Through a cross-reference of the results, the tool can help project shipping weights or safe loading.
Meanwhile, the Bulkscan is weather-proof, vibration-resistant, and equipped with an in-built heater which turns on automatically when the temperature drops below 5C.
ODonovan secures FORS gold standard
London waste disposal firm ODonovan has secured the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) gold standard for a third consecutive year.
The Transport for London scheme aims to raise the level of quality within fleet operations, demonstrating which operators are accomplishing the highest standards in staff training, performance measurement, vehicle safety and fuel emission levels.
To meet the criteria, ODonovan ensured its drivers achieved NVQs in heavy goods vehicle driving and all its waste handlers have also undergone NVQ level 2 Waste Management Industry Training & Advisory Board training.
Jacqueline ODonovan, managing director at ODonovan, said: We are extremely pleased to have been awarded the FORS Gold standard accreditation for a third successive year and to be recognised as an industry leader. As a company we are exceptionally committed to operating at the highest standards and to setting an industry benchmark.
ERG invests in weighbridge for facility
Hazardous waste specialist Environmental Resource Group (ERG) has invested in its Midlands facility with the installation of a weighbridge costing more than 50,000.
The weighbridge, which required specialist installation to ensure accuracy, means ERG is now able to offer an expanded portfolio of services including depacking of bulk waste such as tankers and skips.
The site has been further adapted to facilitate the offloading of vehicles under cover to keep deliveries dry.
Aron James, chief executive of ERG, said: We are constantly pushing the boundaries to ensure that we are pioneering the hazardous waste industry. ERG is customer centric with our clients at the heart of our business.
The introduction of the weighbridge means that we can better service blue chip corporates as well as the large bulk customers such as Biffa, Veolia and SITA. The new weighbridge enables us to provide customers with accurate measuring by weight rather than volume so they pay only for the true cost of their waste.
The move follows ERGs successful acquisition of two Guildford-based companies: Hazchem Waste Disposal and The Lamp Recycling Company.
Waste vehicle firm welcomes Boughton technology
Waste vehicle operator Gullivers has responded positively to waste handling technology installed by Boughton Engineering.
Gullivers, a private vehicle hire company, recently commissioned a number of Boughton hook loaders to help transport waste at AmeyCespas mechanical biological treatment (MBT) plant near Cambridge.
The Gullivers fleet is equipped with stab jacks and sheet and pinning tube carriers, as well as rear body locks incorporating full interlocking, in addition to rear facing secondary container locks to enhance safety.
The vehicles also include Boughtons KwikCova CM auto-sheeting system, enabling the loading of full width bins and allowing the sheeting operation to be undertaken without the need to leave the vehicle cabin.
Boughton Group sales and marketing director, Steve Price, said: In the municipal and private sector, spot and contract hire business, the end user is not always known to us and we therefore offer Gullivers and hire companies a specification that will meet most of the markets daily requirements.
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