New refuse vehicles unveiled

Councillors today welcomed the arrival of the first of six new waste and recycling vehicles, as part of its rolling programme to keep vehicles at their maximum efficiency.

Cllr Paul Cox, Cabinet Member for Environmental Services, explained; “Waste collections are one of the Council’s top priorities as we know that it’s something that really matters to our residents. We’ve managed to save £100,000 each year by making efficiencies in our waste and recycling collection rounds, which we’ve reinvested in these new vehicles, which will not only use less fuel, but are also  easier and cheaper to maintain.”

The move comes after a recent survey of residents showed that satisfaction with street cleanliness continues to increase and now stands at 86% with residual collections at 91% and recycling collections at 96%. This is on the back of the Council’s five star grading and gold standard award in the national Clean Britain Awards.

Cllr Cox added; “Our waste and recycling crews do a fantastic job out in all weathers collecting waste and clearing fly-tipped waste to keep the Borough clean and tidy.  If you see anyone fly tipping please contact the Council (in confidence) on 01254 388111 with a registration number and description of vehicle, our enforcement officers will do the rest.”