Westminster invests in waste fleet
The new recycling fleet, which has chassis and cabs built by Mercedes, Dennis Eagle bodies and Terberg OmniTRADE heavy duty bar lift equipment, features stop-start technology, engine remapping, and quieter and more efficient bin hoists than the previous fleet.
Councillor Ed Argar, the councils cabinet member for city management, said: Westminster is constantly searching for ways to make sure residents and businesses are given the best value for money.
Keeping the city clean remains a key priority for Westminster. Our new fleet is a great symbol of the investment we are making to keep our city clean reducing noise and helping the environment in the process, without spending more money a win-win situation.
Scott Edgell, contract manager for Veolia, the councils waste contractor, said: As part of our ongoing commitment to providing the city of Westminster with the latest advancements in vehicle technology, we believe that our new fleet and equipment ticks all the right boxes and will deliver impressive savings on both fuel and carbon emissions.
Ward Recycling invests in Liebherr handlers
Family-owned independent metal and waste management company, Ward Recycling, has added three Liebherr machines to its fleet of specialist materials handlers.
Two A 924 C and one A 934 C wheeled long-reach industrial rehandlers have been introduced at Wards recycling plants at Ilkeston between Derby and Nottingham and Woodville near Burton-on-Trent.
The vehicles feature long-reach equipment comprised of industrial straight booms and angled industrial sticks. Ward Recycling uses both rotating grabs and magnets, depending on the material to be handled. Both models have hydraulically elevating cabs for optimum line of sight for the operators when feeding processing machines and loading high-sided bulkers.
Ward recycling managing director Michael Ward said: We have had a long and fruitful relationship with Liebherr. We like the build quality, performance and reliability of their materials handlers backed by their excellent after sales product support, which we regard as a real strength and so important to any operator.
Perth and Kinross updates collection fleet
Perth& Kinross council has taken delivery of five Rotopress refuse collection vehicles from manufacturer FAUN Zoeller.
According to the local authority, the vehicles will allow it to make its garden and food waste collection rounds more efficient. The cylindrical body of the vehicles allows a rotating cone to break up waste during transit allowing a greater volume to be collected with fewer collection rounds and greater fuel efficiency.
Perth& Kinross council collects over three million bins a year and recycles nearly 50% of all waste collected through kerbside and centre recycling services.
David Goodenough, assistant operations manager at the council, said: We specifically sourced the Rotopress vehicles because our garden and food waste collections have increased significantly since the launch of our scheme to help achieve a zero waste society.
In some areas our drivers have been making three return trips to the recycling centre every collection round and our new RCVs should reduce this to two, cutting our fuel emissions and expenditure.
Ellgia purchases state of the art collection truck
Cambridge based recycling firm Ellgia Recycling has unveiled the latest addition to its fleet, a state of the art collection vehicle that provides up-to-the minute data on all waste collections.
The vehicle includes technology which allows containers to be weighed when emptied, with information then available for download in real time. The technology uses GPS to identify each container, recording the weight, location and time of collection.
Managing director Steve Crook, said: With the ever increasing cost of waste collection it is important that we provide our customers with detailed information. We use this to design a tailored solution unique to each location. If we capture the information we are able to measure trends allowing us to minimise waste, increase recycling and reduce landfill.
Veolia gets UKs first electric dozer
Veolia Environmental Services has taken delivery of the first electric powered tracked bulldozer in the UK.
Based at its Rainham Integrated Waste Management Facility, Essex, the Caterpillar D7E hybrid dozer uses 10-30% less fuel per hour than other equivalent bulldozers, which the company expects will save it thousands of pounds each year. The bio diesel powered vehicle is capable of moving up to 10% more material per hour than its predecessor, dramatically increasing productivity on site.
Veolia has also taken delivery of 28 Toyota Auris Hybrid cars to support its UK commercial sales team. The cars were brought into the existing fleet and were selected as part of the companys on-going commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and further improve its environmental performance.
Vinod Mehroke, Veolia Environmental Services London landfill general manager, said: In all areas of business we strive to be leading in green technology and so the new Cat D7E dozer is a great addition at the Rainham Integrated Waste Management Facility. With an already strong track record in green vehicle investment we are very proud to be the pioneers in fleet efficiency by bringing this new dozer into service in the European market.
Construction waste firm makes largest tipper order
Liverpool-based construction waste disposal and recycling company City Centre Commercials (CCC) has purchased 15 Volvo FMX tipper trucks.
The purchase represents the largest single order the vehicle manufacturer has received for the truck since it was launched in 2010.The trucks will be used for hauling construction waste to CCCs recycling facilities which handle over 10,000 tonnes per week.
All the Volvo FMX tippers are equipped with I-Shift transmissions and B-ride bogie suspension. CCC is also trialling Volvos telematics system, Dynafleet.
The ABBA bodywork is manufactured from high strength Hardox steel. Auto sheeting systems and reversing cameras are also fitted.
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