Birmingham City Council said Dennis Eagle had emerged as “the clear winner” in a tendering process that will see it taking delivery of 151 new refuse wagons.
The new fleet will begin arriving in March and will replace a combination of outdated council-owned vehicles, many of which are beyond their operational lifespan, and hired vehicles currently in use.
It said it wanted to reduce its reliance on hired vehicles and enhance the reliability and consistency of waste collection services for residents across the city.
The contract comprises 110 of Dennis Eagle’s Elite+ truck, alongside 41 compact and efficient 7.5T Orus trucks for organic waste collection.
It has specified a number of ‘Narrow’ chassis variants of the Elite+; the reduced width minimising contact with the kerb or parked cars and helping to reduce tyre and insurance costs.
The vehicles are all diesel-powered and comply with the latest emissions standards and align with Birmingham’s air quality objectives.
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“By replacing outdated vehicles with a state-of-the-art fleet, we are not only improving the working conditions for our crews but also taking a step towards a more sustainable future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.”
Richard Taylor, sales and marketing at Dennis Eagle, said its relationship with the council stretched back over 30 years: “We’ve worked hard with the team at Birmingham City Council to support its needs with dependable, versatile and safe trucks,” he added.
“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.”
