The new fleet will begin arriving in March 2025, marking what the council calls a ‘significant step forward’ in modernizing Birmingham’s waste management operations.
The local authority says the investment will replace outdated council-owned vehicles and will also reduce the council’s reliance on hired vehicles.
The vehicles are all diesel powered, but they comply with the latest emissions standards and are fully compliant with the city’s Clean Air Zone parameters, according to a statement from the council.
Cllr Majid Mahmood, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said: ‘By replacing outdated vehicles with a state-of-the-art fleet, we are not only improving the working conditions for our crews but also taking a step towards a more sustainable future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 Director of Dennis Eagle, added: ‘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.’
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