Birmingham City Council has ordered 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles. The trucks will start being delivered from March 2025 and replace older models and trucks the council currently hires. Of the 151 new trucks, 110 of these will be Dennis Eagle’s Elite+ model with the remaining 41 7.5-tonne Orus trucks which will be used for organic waste collection.
To suit the urban environment the vehicles will be operating in, the council also opted for a number of narrow chassis Elite+ trucks. The hope is these vehicles will help to reduce the tyre and insurance costs associated with kerbed tyres and contact with parked cars.
Councillor Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: "This investment demonstrates our commitment to providing reliable and efficient waste collection services to the people of Birmingham. By replacing outdated vehicles with a state-of-the-art fleet, we are not only improving the working conditions for our crews but also taking a step towards a more sustainable future with vehicles that meet stringent emissions standards. We are proud to partner with Dennis Eagle, a trusted name in the industry, to deliver on this promise."
Richard Taylor, sales and marketing at Dennis Eagle, said: "We’ve worked hard with the team at Birmingham City Council to support its needs with dependable, versatile and safe trucks. Our purpose-built refuse collection vehicles play an essential role in ensuring bins are collected week in, week out from homes and businesses across the city. We have an excellent working relationship which extends over 30 years and we would like to thank Birmingham City Council for trusting Dennis Eagle to continue to support the delivery of its services."
The vehicles feature safety equipment to keep crews and the public safe during operation, this includes a camera system around the vehicle. To improve the working environment for crews the cabs also have a low entry point to minimise fatigue and risk of injury.
