Three Denis Eagle Elites for Cumbria firm
According to Cumbria Waste, the Dennis Eagle Elite vehicles feature state-of-the-art technology, including safety features and comply with the latest Euro 6 environmental specification for exhaust emissions.
The vehicles which are the first to sport the new cumbriawaste.co.uk logo following the amalgamation of the Cumbria Waste Management and Cumbria Waste Recycling brands will operate from Kendal and service more than 2,000 customers throughout Cumbria and the Lake District.
John Walmesley, the companys collections and recycling director, said: This represents a significant investment to the company but they are needed to replace the ageing vehicles that currently serve our customers in the South Lakes.
These new vehicles will enable us to continue to provide the high quality service people have come to expect of us and at the same time minimise our impact on the environment. With the new branding they will certainly catch the eye when they are on the roads in the South Lakes.
Picture caption: The new vehicles purchased by Cumbria Waste Group.
WEEE firm invests 78,000 in new conveyor system
Yorkshire-based Electrical Recycling Company (ERC) has invested 78,000 in a new enclosed conveyor system at its Hessay facility on the outskirts of York.
The firm, part of the Yorwaste Group, has improved its facility in order to ensure it continues to comply with European regulations on the safe processing of televisions.
As a result, according to ERC, hazardous phosphorus coating present in glass of a television can be safely filtered out in an enclosed environment.
And, the bespoke piece of equipment means that ERCs new recycling operation at Hessay continues to meet national and international standards for the treatment and storage of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
Paul Sellers, ERCs Recycling Manager, said: At Hessay we use production line techniques to safely dismantle cathode rate tube (CRT) televisions and computer monitors, but new legislation now prevents loose CRT glass being stored outside in open storage bays and transportation in open top trailers due to the release of phosphorous coating escaping into the atmosphere.
The new CRT glass feed enclosed conveyor system now ensures the glass in the televisions is safely processed and stored, with the hazardous phosphorus coating being filtered out as part of this process, before being taken to a treatment facility for final recycling.
Aylesbury Vale council purchases RVS refuse vehicle
Aylesbury Vale district council has purchased a used refuse vehicle from Gloucestershire-based Refuse Vehicle Solutions Ltd (RVS) to support its fleet of more than 36 waste collection vehicles.
The 4×2, 18-tonne, 2008 Dennis Elite 2 with Phoenix 2 body purchased by the council was modified to replace the Terberg OmniDel bin lift for a Beta Trade lift.
It marks the second time that Aylesbury Vale has purchased a vehicle from RVS, after the council bought a 2010 Dennis Eagle Duo in May 2013 to provide back-up to its fleet.
Barry Waters, transport manager, Aylesbury Vale, said: They adapted the truck very promptly to suit our needs and it arrived fully liveried , MOTd, serviced and LOLERd. The crew are really pleased with it too.
According to RVS, when refurbishing a vehicle, all visible defects to the chassis, body and binlift are rectified, while the seats are re-upholstered in the interior. The vehicle is then fully-serviced, including the replacement of engine oils, hydraulic oils and filters, before being liveried to the customers specification. All RVS-refurbished vehicles have at least 12 months MOT.
Spencer Law, managing director, RVS said: When Aylesbury Vale contacted us they knew exactly what they wanted a 4×2 refuse vehicle with a trade bin lift. We had a matching vehicle available but with a domestic bin lift, so we re-manufactured a second life Dennis Beta Trade bin lift and replaced the domestic lift.
Guildford firm adds on-board weighing equipment to fleet
Guildford-based Chambers Waste Management Plc has equipped its latest fleet of vehicles with on-board weighing equipment developed by Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd (VWS).
Chambers operates a pay-by-weight service and VWSs Enviroweigh dynamic bin-weigher equipment, which was fitted to Chambers Geesink Norba refuse collection vehicle, ensures that its customers pay for waste collections proportionately.
According to VWS, the equipment boasts accuracy to within 0.5% or better and offers data collection, storage, transfer and manipulation solutions for various kinds of IT infrastructures.
VWS has also installed underbody weighing systems to a wide range of Chambers fleet, including Cargotec Hook-lift loaders, two Thompson Tippers and three Titan Walking Floor Trailers, as well as the companys Heil Big Bite.
Julian Glasspole, managing director, VWS said: Chambers is a very successful company and we are delighted to be their chosen weighing partner. Our aim is to provide a seamless one-stop shop that takes the hassle out of weighing, by taking care of servicing, maintenance and new installations.
Jarshire introduces new scrap metal baler range
Slough-based waste management firm Jarshire Ltd has introduced a range of new and refurbished scrap metal recycling balers.
Engineered by Italian company SASCO, Jarshire claims the machines offer both quality and value for money.
The range does not require foundations and comprises Vanguard shear balers with starting power of 110kW; Biblo shear balers offering 120kW power and Diablo shear balers with power of 250-350kW.
According to Jarshire, all machines carry a full warranty on all parts and labour and are installed but the companys engineers, with a full stock of spare parts held at Jarshires Slough headquarters.
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