Gaskells gets weighing with VWS
Liverpool-based waste services specialist Gaskells has invested in an integrated bin-weighing and software system to track and record the weight of every collection, in a bid to provide complete transparency for its customers.
Gaskells was established in 1991 and now employs over 100 people. The company has grown by over 50 per cent in the past five years and operates a seven-day-a-week waste collection service throughout the north-west. Gaskell’s materials recycling facility operates 24/7 and processes more than 70,000 tonnes of waste each year.
The company has adopted the Enviroweigh bin weighing system and Purgo software from Vehicle Weighing Solutions Ltd (VWS), which supplies on-board weighing, bin-weighing and axle load protection systems.
The system is weights and measures-approved, so can be used for pay-by-weight services.
Jonathan Gaskell, managing director at Gaskells, said: “We pride ourselves on providing our customers with exact information on how much waste is being recycled, and where it is going, to provide full traceability. We are now able to charge precisely for what we collect, no more or less, plus we can schedule collection rounds more effectively.
“We keep detailed records for each customer, which they can use for compliance with environmental management standards or to improve the efficiency of their own operations.”
Purgo has been designed specifically for waste management operators to streamline processes from sales through to operations, including route scheduling, admin, billing and reporting, and uses technology such as in-cab PDAs.
It integrate with on-board systems such as bin-weighing, CCTV systems, telematics/CANbus, as well as with back office sales and accounting packages such as Salesforce, Sage and Coda. Customers pay a monthly subscription for use of the software, which includes a support service should they need it.
Added Jonathan: “We were looking for a system that would do it all and we found that with VWS. It’s easy to use and integrates seamlessly with our operations. Our staff and our customers are very happy with the results.”
Julian Glasspole, managing director at VWS, added: “It is fantastic news that Gaskells are having such success with our integrated bin-weighing solution.
“In conjunction with VWS Softaware Solutions, we developed Purgo after receiving feedback from our customers who wanted an easier to use, bespoke software solution that takes care of their needs from beginning to end.”
