Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle to purchase of 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles.
The new fleet will begin arriving in March 2025, to replace a combination of outdated council-owned vehicles and hired vehicles currently in use.
It comprises 110 of Dennis Eagle’s versatile and safety conscious Elite+ truck, alongside 41 compact and efficient 7.5T Orus trucks for organic waste collection.
The contract specifies a number of ‘Narrow’ chassis variants of the Elite+ – the reduced width minimising contact with the kerb or parked cars helping to reduce associated tyre and insurance costs.
While diesel-powered, all vehicles comply with the latest emissions standards and align with Birmingham’s air quality objectives, ensuring they are fully compliant with the city’s Clean Air Zone parameters.
The new vehicles are equipped with advanced safety features, including a comprehensive camera system to improve crew visibility and operational safety while working on Birmingham’s streets.
They also feature low-level access points to make ingress and egress safer and easier, reducing the risk of crew injuries and enhancing overall working conditions.
The production of the Elite+ refuse collection vehicle – plus bodies and final assembly of the Orus truck – will take place at Dennis Eagle’s Warwick factory
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.”
