Youth of Fylde gets creative with the Council’s new RCVs

The newest members of Fylde Council’s waste collection depot recently had the privilege of being given both a name and a unique piece of artwork designed by its customers of tomorrow. Eight lucky winners of the Council’s vehicle naming competition have now had their work immortalised on the very trucks that will be visiting their homes for many years to come. Annabelle, Arlo, Freya, Isla-Mae, Jacob, Jude, Nathan, and Skylar were all recently invited to the Council’s depot to meet the refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) and sweepers inspired by their imaginations, with their designs added by the Council's vehicle graphics supplier, Autolines.

This visit offered the winners the opportunity to gain a behind-the-scenes look at the depot itself, a chance to get up close and into the cabs of each vehicle, and a themed goody bag filled with exciting items to enhance the memory of their day. The children and their guardians were joined by Councillor Michelle Morris, Lead Member for Customer and Operational Services, a representative from Ciceley Commercials, and our very own Andy Clisham, Northwest Workshop and Business Development Manager for Dennis Eagle.

“It was an honour to see our RCV technology become a part of Fylde’s community, beyond simply collecting the borough’s waste,” Andy said. “This is now a lasting platform upon which the next generation has made its mark, helping to influence and inspire children and adults alike across the region. We’re passionate about good waste management, so it’s brilliant to see this passion reflected in today’s young people.”

Winning names for winning waste collection

Among the named vehicles were six Dennis Eagle RCVs, five with an Olympus body and OmniDEKA hydraulic bin lifts, and one with an Olympus body and an OmniDEL hydraulic bin lift, all mounted on 26-tonne Mercedes Econic chassis. Two compact sweepers from Bucher Municipal were also included, extending the feel of familiarity to the Council’s wider refuse services. The winning names were as follows:

• Arlo the Bin Hero
• Beep the Bin Engine
• Bin Bag Bob
• Max Put-Trash-In
• Na-Trasha
• Quality Sweep
• Rubbish Rocket
• The Trashformer

These lovable, titled vehicles will now be completing their rounds all across the borough, capturing the hearts and minds of the community as they go about their business.

Councillor Michelle Morris said: "This was such a special day, and I loved every moment of it. Seeing the children's faces light up when they spotted their name and their artwork on our new vehicles was just brilliant. These young people put so much creativity and thought into their entries, and it feels absolutely right that their work is now out there on our streets for the whole community to enjoy. Every time one of our wagons passes by, it's a little reminder of just how much talent and personality there is in Fylde, and I couldn't be more proud."