Archetech Issue 36 2018 | Page 74

Envac estimates that the system will replace hundreds of daily empties required to service 19,000 bins, made possible by having eight industrial vehicles running full time every day. Dave Buckley, Managing Director of Envac UK, adds: “We are now beginning to see a huge shift in the way major developments tackle waste collection. Whilst Envac can be used as a way in which to free up space generally assigned to bin storage for further commercial development, such as building more apartments, Barking Riverside London has taken the decision to install it simply because they want to make the site as pleasant a place to live as possible. As London’s population continues to rise and the physical and aesthetical limitations of rolling out more bins becomes apparent, Barking Riverside London has not only demonstrated a strong and long-term commitment to the environment, but also the residents and the communities it will ultimately serve.” The system is one of over 800 installations to have been built since the company formed in 1961, has a lifespan of between 60 to 80 years and remains operational 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For more information on Envac visit www.envacuk.co.uk. THE FIRST PHASE OF THE SYSTEM, WHICH WILL SERVE AROUND 1,700 HOMES, WILL LAUNCH IN 2019.