Council replaces nine waste collection fleet vehicles

New greener, lower emission vehicles to replace older models

The council’s Green City plan has taken another step forward following the introduction of nine new greener, lower emission waste collection fleet vehicles, which replace older models. The nine vehicles are being used to make general waste, recycling and commercial waste collections. Eye-catching artwork is displayed on both sides of all nine vehicles, featuring messages to help remind residents of what can and can't go in to blue-lidded recycling bins in Southampton.

Dennis Eagle’s Regional Sales Manager Ben Hoadley said: “Advances in engine technology have helped us produce much cleaner trucks in recent years while also improving their efficiency.

“These new Dennis Eagle vehicles produce around 80% less nitrogen oxide gases than their predecessors in Southampton. This, coupled with a 50% reduction in microparticle emissions, represents a massive improvement.

“In addition, the role of two of the vehicles means they are able to use our electric bin lifts. This will also reduce the amount of fuel used and so improve emissions from both health and environmental perspectives.

“Overall, these new refuse collection vehicles will help Southampton work towards the ambitions of its Green City Charter which will have enormous benefits for everyone who lives in and visits the city.”

Cabinet Member for Green City & Place, Councillor Steve Leggett, said: “As we upgrade our fleet of Refuse Collection Vehicles it’s important that we do so in a way that’s not only economical but also environmentally sustainable.

"As we decommission older fleet vehicles that are coming to the end of their working lives, we’re replacing them with vehicles that have the latest green technology, in line with our Green City commitments.

“These new waste collection vehicles will offer renewed performance reliability, with reduced off-road downtime due to faults or breakdowns, alongside greatly improved levels of emissions.”