Council signs deal for 150 waste collection vehicles

Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle to purchase 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles.

The first of the vehicles will begin arriving in March 2025 and will replace a mix of outdated council-owned vehicles, many of which are no longer fit for service and hired vehicles that have been in use.

The contract includes 110 of the versatile and safety-focused Elite+ trucks, along with 41 compact 7.5-tonne Orus trucks for organic waste collection.

Though the new fleet is diesel-powered, Dennis Eagle says all vehicles meet the latest emissions standards and align with the city’s air quality goals, ensuring compliance with Birmingham’s Clean Air Zone.

Councillor Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport for Birmingham City Council 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 By replacing outdated vehicles with a state-of-the-art fleet, we are not only improving the working conditions for our crews but also taking a step towards a more sustainable future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.”