The fleet will begin arriving in March 2025 to replace a combination of outdated council-owned vehicles, many of which are beyond their operational lifespan, and hired vehicles currently in use.
The contract comprises of 110 of Dennis Eagle’s Elite+ truck, alongside 41.5T Orus trucks for organic waste collection.
Several of the Elite+ trucks will be “narrow” chassis variants with reduced width to minimise contact with the kerb or parked cars. A variety of other sizes will ensure the fleet can navigate the city’s varying road layouts efficiently.
Dennis Eagle said that, although the trucks are all diesel-powered, they comply with the latest emissions standards and align with Birmingham’s air quality objectives.
The vehicles have camera systems to improve crew visibility and operational safety as well as low-level access points to reduce the risk of crew injury.
The production of the Elite+ refuse collection vehicle – plus bodies and final assembly of the Orus truck – will take place at Dennis Eagle’s Warwick factory.
Councillor Majid Mahmood, cabinet member for environment and transport, said: “This investment demonstrates our commitment to providing reliable and efficient waste collection services to the people of Birmingham.
“By replacing outdated vehicles with a state-of-the-art fleet, we are not only improving the working conditions for our crews but also taking a step towards a more sustainable future with vehicles that meet stringent emissions standards. We are proud to partner with Dennis Eagle, a trusted name in the industry, to deliver on this promise.”
Richard Taylor, sales and marketing at Dennis Eagle, added: “We’ve worked hard with the team at Birmingham city council to support its needs with dependable, versatile and safe trucks. Our purpose-built refuse collection vehicles play an essential role in ensuring bins are collected week in, week out from homes and businesses across the city. We have an excellent working relationship which extends over 30 years and we would like to thank Birmingham city council for trusting Dennis Eagle to continue to support the delivery of its services.”
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