Waste and recycling services were previously contracted out to Biffa, but the council chose not to renew the contract which came to an end on 3 November.
The service will be operated under the council’s wholly owned company Terra Verde Services (TVS).
The waste service’s 52-strong fleet was provided by Dennis Eagle and includes 30 26t refuse trucks alongside additional support vehicles including sweepers, tippers, and vans. SFS will have responsibility for the maintenance of the fleet under an eight-year contract.
Over 100 existing members of staff have been transferred across to TVS to continue in their roles operating the vehicles. SFS has also recruited additional staff to fulfil its contractual obligations.
TVS has run a series of induction days for its staff at its new operations hub at North Weald Airfield on the acquired vehicles.
Dave Ward, interim managing director at TVS, said: “TVS is looking forward to commencing the delivery of waste, recycling and street services for Epping Forest District Council and its residents.
“TVS is excited to be working with the vehicle fleet that has been supplied by SFS Ltd. The quality of the fleet sourced from Dennis-Eagle, Scarab and Hako meet the highest standards demanded by operators across the waste and resources industry.”
Councillor Ray Balcombe, contracts portfolio holder for EFDC, added: “There is nothing more important among the services Epping Forest district council provides to our residents than refuse and recycling.
“The most important part of our new waste and recycling service is our people. But support is critical to success, and we also need the best tools for the job. That is why I am so pleased to welcome SFS as key partners with TVS in the delivery and maintenance of our brand-new fleet. Together with Dennis Eagle, we are confident we are delivering the tools our people need, and the service our residents demand.”
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