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Deposit Return Scheme: The fleet headache councils can’t yet plan for
With the UK’s deposit return scheme due to launch in October 2027, fleet and waste teams across local government are being asked to plan for a future they can’t yet see. Gareth Rollings, Head of Waste at West Sussex County Council and Chair of LARAC, explains to LAPV why patience – not procurement – should be the watchword.
Hydro-Excavation: Finding the right machine for the job
Bucher’s V80 Hydrovac pairs hydro-excavation with the firm’s established sweeping capability, offering contractors a compact,
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Neath Port Talbot goes fully electric
Neath Port Talbot Council has become the first local authority in the UK to run
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Westminster’s Electric Fleet: Three years on
When Westminster City Council and Veolia launched the UK’s largest electric refuse collection fleet in
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Fighting Back: How councils are rethinking street cleansing
As Britain’s litter crisis deepens and council budgets tighten, more local authorities are turning to
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NTM-GB refurbishes 15-year-old refuse vehicle
Refuse vehicle manufacturer NTM-GB has completed a major refurbishment of one of its own 15-year-old
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From Bin Lorry to Moving Canvas
Bin lorries travel through every neighbourhood, visit every household and are seen by thousands of people each day – yet their potential as communication tools has long been overlooked. Jonathan Thomas, Founder of Creative Vehicle Wrapping (CVW), makes the case for why councils should be turning their fleets into moving message boards.
Backing Engineering with Action: Why Bucher Municipal is introducing a 10-Year tank guarantee
Bucher Municipal UK has introduced a 10-year guarantee on its sewer cleaner tanks, underlining growing
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Multevo brings Nordic multi-purpose machines to the UK with new Wille partnership
Multevo has been appointed exclusive UK distributor for Wille Machines, the Finnish-built range of compact
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The growing shortage of HGV technicians: A strategic risk for local authority fleets
Emma Carrigy, Head of Research, Careers, and Inclusion at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
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The Fuel Crisis: Why it’s time to accelerate electrification
With pump prices soaring in the wake of conflict in the Middle East, council fleet
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How East Devon became Britain’s best at cutting household waste
East Devon District Council has topped the national recycling league table for the lowest residual
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