Fiveways, which has held the contract since 2017, will supply the Hertfordshire authority with 10 refuse collection vehicles.

The new fleet will include Dennis Eagle models, fitted with Terberg split lifts and trade lifts, the firm said.

The council’s transport manager, David Long, said: ‘We are pleased to continue our partnership with Fiveways.

‘Their tender offered excellent value without compromising the high quality of service we have come to expect.

‘Fiveways has consistently demonstrated their ability to deliver reliable and efficient services, and we look forward to continuing this successful collaboration.’

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