Demand increases for used refuse vehicles
RVS claims that remanufactured vehicles offer the same lifetime and operational capacity as a new vehicle but without the price tag. RVSs recent customers include Equinox Recycling, which took delivery of a rear end loader, and London Waste Solutions, which purchased a remanufactured vehicle to trial food waste collections.
Spencer Law, managing director of Refuse Vehicle Solutions, said: We keep a rolling stock of around 30 vehicles, but if we dont have what a customer wants we go out and find it. In most cases we can beat manufacturers lead times, which is important for smaller operators who need vehicles quickly to respond to customer demand.
Simply Waste Solutions invests 1 million in fleet
Simply Waste Solutions took delivery of a new fleet of vehicles on Friday (August 3) following an investment of over 1 million.
The vehicles are Geesink G Series RCVs mounted on 6×2 Rear Steer 280 Scania. The investment comes as the waste and recycling firm is looks to grow its business further, following a meteoric rise over the last seven years. To help this Simply Waste Solutions has also appointed a new management team which includes Jim Williams and Mark Cook, directors of commercial operations and sales respectively, and chairman Ross Wilson who is currently an ambassador at the Institute of Directors for Berkshire.
James Capel, managing director of Simply Waste Solutions, said: This event today is a major landmark for Simply Waste Solutions. The arrival of the new fleet is a clear signal that we are determined to invest in the business in order to deliver even greater customer service and, ultimately, satisfaction.
Keenan Recycling takes charge of transport operations
Aberdeenshire-based organic recycler Keenan Recycling has taken delivery of its first Mercedes Benz tractor unit which allows the firm to branch out to run its own transport.
The 6×4 Actros 2648 was supplied by Aberdeen dealer John R. Weir Truck & Van. The new unit pulls a walking-floor trailer and is used to collect green and food waste from local authorities and private businesses across the North East of Scotland. In addition, the firm has also placed an order for a second vehicle – an 18 tonne Mercedes Benz Axor 1824 with Terberg refuse compactor body – which will be used to collect wheeled bins from local business premises as part of Keenans commercial waste collection service.
Commenting on the vehicles, Grant Keenan, managing director of Keenan Recycling, said: We relied previously on third-party hauliers to provide our delivery service, but as the business has grown decided it was time to invest in our own vehicle.
The Mercedes-Benz Actros has an excellent reputation for reliability as well as strong environmental credentials, and the early signs are certainly promising: the truck is clearly built to an extremely high standard.
Bryson Recycling launches eye catching vehicles
Northern Irish firm Bryson Recycling has rolled out a fleet of seventeen eye-catching recycling collection vehicles across the west of the country.
The vehicles will take to the streets of Newtownabbey, Ballymena and Carrickfergus as part of new recycling collection services being introduced in these areas. The kerb sort vehicles were designed and manufactured by Romaquip.
Commenting on the vehicles, John McMullan, chief executive of the Bryson Charitable Group, of which Bryson Recycling is a member, said: Our aim is to make kerb sort recycling better. These new vehicles mean that we will be able to collect more recyclables and we will have a more productive, efficient, safe and customer focussed service.
PHS Wastecare takes new fleet from SFS
Refuse vehicle hire firm Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has been awarded a contract by PHS Wastetech to provide additional vehicles for the companys trade waste collection services.
Under the five year contract, SFS will provide 26 trade refuse collection vehicles from Dennis Eagle as well as seven Ford Transit Caged Tippers which will be providing trade waste collections across the UK.
Commenting on the contract, Lee Herriott, head of procurement at PHS, said: We have worked with SFS in the past with success and have found them to be a very straight forward and professional team. They also have strong relationships with all the vehicle manufacturers.
May Gurney buys 12 collection vehicles for Macclesfield
May Gurney Fleet and Passenger Services has purchased 12 new Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles as part of its contract with the former Macclesfield council (now part of Cheshire East council).
The new vehicles have Olympus bodies on Elite 2 chassis. In addition, a further complete narrow vehicle and Olympus body has been delivered to May Gurney for Stockport council. All 14 of the bodies will be supplied with Terberg OmniDEL Xtra bin lifts.
Commenting on the vehicles, Rob Hobson, contract manager for May Gurney Fleet and Passenger Services, said: The team have worked with Stockport since 2000 and Macclesfield since 2003 so we understand their requirements and can supply vehicles to suit their needs. The latest trucks we have ordered are all narrow, as these offer better accessibility and manoeuvrability in and around the towns streets, as well as greater payloads.
Biffa gains new vehicles for Isle of Wight collections
Island Waste, a subsidiary of Biffa, has awarded a 1.4 million contract to fleet hire firm Specialist Fleet Services (SFS).
The five year contract is for the rental of seven refuse collection vehicles, which are all Dennis Elite 6×2 with Olympus 16 Duo bodies, fitted with Terberg Omni-Del bin lifts and kitchen waste pods.
Commenting on the vehicles Mike Thair, general manager at Biffa West Sussex & Island Waste Services, said: With the introduction of green wheelie bins for the first time on the Island and regular food waste collections, it was absolutely crucial to get the correct specification of vehicles to get the service up and running as quickly as possible. SFS provided us with the right vehicles on time, despite very short lead times, and helped us make sure the new service operated smoothly and efficiently. Their expertise and professionalism was faultless.
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