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Prevention is better than cure
In today’s era of landfill charges and LATs reporting, the weighbridge is at the heart of a waste organisation’s data collection. Downtime can bring an operation to a halt – with direct repercussions for both cash flow and adherence to legislation – making an effective preventative maintenance programme vital, says John Coughlan of Avery Weigh-Tronix.
Harrow Council cuts waste by £3.5m
Harrow Council's new waste and recycling service is used as a benchmark by other Local
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Are the dark days over for the hire industry?
Ann-Marie Knegt visited Widnes to speak to Sid Sadique and Russell Markstein from Riverside Truck
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The bottom line of service
Vehicle outsourcing can help LAs focus on core services, writes David Hunt, Managing Director, Ryder
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The shattering reality of noise levels in recycling
David Wilford of No Going Back Productions, a specialist in noise measurement for waste collection
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Sweden brings ownership of waste back to the public
Louise Murphy visited several Swedish waste operators to see how they turn their waste into
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Professional in-vehicle storage — why it matters
The tools and equipment carried in the rear of any local authority maintenance vehicle should be properly secured and organised, both for health and safety reasons but also for greater operational efficiency, explains Kevin Woodward, managing director of the Vehicle Enhancement Division of Bott.
Opportunities to cut costs and drive efficiencies
Rising costs, shrinking budgets and the pressure for constant improvement in quality and service makes
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In-vehicle technology
Rugged in-vehicle computers with built-in telematics from Mobexx are powering Waste Collector from Bartec Systems.
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Grass verge cutting helps Cumbria’s tourist trade
At times of budget restraint and shifting highways authority priorities just how important is it
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Choosing between the online auction and the traditional auction
In these times of budgetary pressures local authorities are looking at all options to save
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Buy or hire – which is best?
SFS managing director, Bob Sweetland, provides some insight into the question of buy or hire.
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