Birmingham City Council modernises with Dennis

Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with vehicle manufacturer Dennis Eagle for the purchase of 151 new refuse, recycling and food waste vehicles.

The new fleet will begin arriving in March 2025, marking a significant step forward in modernising Birmingham’s waste management operations. The investment will replace a combination of outdated council-owned vehicles, many of which are beyond their operational lifespan, and hired vehicles currently in use. This will reduce the council’s reliance on hired vehicles and enhance the reliability and consistency of waste collection services for residents across the city. Following a highly competitive tender process, Dennis Eagle emerged as the clear winner, offering the best value and innovative solutions to support the city’s waste collection services.

The contract comprises 110 of Dennis Eagle’s versatile and safety conscious Elite+ truck, alongside 41 compact and efficient 7.5T Orus trucks for organic waste collection. It specifies a number of ‘narrow’ chassis variants of the Elite+, the reduced width minimising contact with the kerb or parked cars helping to reduce associated tyre and insurance costs.