Dennis Eagle wins 151-strong RCV order

By Categories: NewsPublished On: Tuesday 14 January 2025

Birmingham City Council is replac­ing an owned fleet of worn-out vehicles and hired-in trucks with 151 new Dennis Eagle refuse col­lection vehicles.

The new trucks will begin arriv­ing in March 2025. Dennis Eagle emerged as the clear winner after a highly-competitive tendering process.

The contract comprises 110 of its safety conscious Elite+ trucks, alongside 41 compact 7.5-tonne Orus trucks for organic waste collection.

It includes ‘Nar­row’ chassis variants of the Elite+ – the reduced width minimising contact with the kerb or parked cars thus helping to reduce tyre and insurance costs.

Designed to meet the diverse needs of Birmingham’s road in­frastructure, the variety of sizes will ensure the fleet can navigate the city’s varying road layouts ef­ficiently.

Although diesel powered, the vehicles comply with the latest emissions standards and align with Birmingham’s air quality ob­jectives: they are fully compliant with the city’s clean air zone pa­rameters.

The new trucks are equipped with advanced safety features, including a comprehensive cam­era system to improve crew visi­bility and operational safety while working on Birmingham’s streets. Additionally, the vehicles feature low-level access points to make ingress and egress safer and easier, reducing the risk of crew injuries and enhancing overall working conditions.