FCC Environment has renewed its Recyclables and Waste Collection Contract with Herefordshire Council, using 28 new Dennis Eagle refuse vehicles
Following a robust tender process, FCC will have the Dennis Eagle vehicles working on the new contract which is for an initial eight years.
These include 13 OL19N/OmniDELs, two OL19N/Olympus Trades, seven OL10N/ OmniDELs, four OL Minis and two eCollects.
One of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies, FCC employs more than 55,000 people worldwide and almost 4,222 people across the UK.
FCC has held the Herefordshire contract since 2000, collecting waste and recyclables from the county’s almost 200,000 people.
Environmental performance was a key part of the tender process, with all government authorities across the UK looking to meet short-term and long-term net-zero targets.
This meant that a commitment to exploring electrification was crucial for Herefordshire Council.
Brian Ashby – Head of Municipal Collections and Streetscene, FCC Environment said the narrow chassis and body capacity Dennis Eagle could provide was the prevailing factor.
He added: “We did complete several trials of alternative chassis and configurations, but only the Dennis Eagle narrow track rear-steer vehicles could be 100% proven to reach the required properties.
“We have trialled the Dennis Eagle eCollect, and due to its performance, we have procured two of these for use on this contract.
“I see Dennis Eagle – and other chassis providers – being essential for developing electric solutions, and I look forward to working with them to make this option available to new and existing clients.”
