Lewes District Council wins prestigious industry award for sustainable waste collections
Lewes District Council (LDC) has announced that it has won the Grounds Maintenance & Waste Management Award at a national vehicle industry awards ceremony.
LDC said this award recognises the authority’s ‘pioneering efforts’ to decarbonise its fleet.
The council said the IVECO (Industry Vehicle Corporation) Mission Awards celebrate the ‘most capable and innovative’ IVECO vehicles on UK roads.
Councillor Wendy Maples, cabinet member for Neighbourhood Wellbeing, said: “Winning this award is a fantastic endorsement of our commitment to a cleaner, greener district. Integrating these state-of-the-art electric vehicles into our waste management operations is a significant step towards our goal of becoming a carbon neutral local authority.
“I’m really proud of the fleet team's creative thinking and determination. We are leading the way in sustainable waste collection, providing an emission-free service for our residents. These clever vehicles prove that we don’t have to compromise on power or reliability to be environmentally responsible.”
LDC said it stood out to judges at the awards for its commitment to environmental sustainability and for its introduction of five IVECO eDaily rubbish collectors. The council said these vehicles, which maintain high performance without diesel fuel, have been deployed to its street cleansing team. The vehicles are supplied by Northern Commercials and are are equipped with 360-degree camera systems and safety guards. The council said judges also praised the vehicles for their ‘unique build and striking livery’.