Mid and East Antrim: 10 new waste collection vehicles purchased following £3.2m fleet upgrade commitment by council
Mid and East Antrim Borough says it is committed to providing a reliable and sustainable waste collection service after investing in 10 new vehicles.
A £3.2m fleet upgrade was included in the local authority’s budget estimates when it struck a district rate increase of 2.95 per cent in February.
The council’s vehicle replacement scheme order included three 16‑tonne units, for accessing rural areas, and seven 26‑tonne units.
The upgraded fleet aims to support improved route coverage, reduced downtime and a more sustainable approach to waste management across the borough.
The Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Councillor Jackson Minford, said: “This investment ensures we can continue delivering a high standard of waste collection service to the public.
“The addition of these new RCVs strengthens our fleet, supports our staff, and reflects our pledge of continuous improvement to all homes in Mid and East Antrim. It is vitally important our fleet remains fit for purpose to deliver an efficient, reliable and sustainable service.
“The expansion of our RCV fleet gives us greater flexibility to respond effectively to future service demands as new homes are developed and the population in the borough grows.”
Through the vehicle replacement programme, the council has phased out ageing vehicles and introduced modern RCVs equipped with advanced safety technologies.
These improvements are intended to reduce the risk of injuries and road traffic incidents, reflecting the council’s obligations to protecting the health and safety of its employees and members of the public.
The new vehicles are being deployed across the borough’s service areas and will be fully integrated by early summer.