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Blue Anvil has wasted no time in improving its waste management fleet

WASTE management involves the collection, transport, processing or disposal of waste material to reduce its effects on health in the environment in which we live.

Waste collection methods vary greatly among different countries and regions. Domestic waste collection services are often provided by local government departments or by private companies in the industry.

Generally the waste industry has been slow to react to market needs and hence new developments in technology to facilitate efficient and economic removal of waste have been ignored in some quarters. Some companies however, have risen to the challenge and have gone the whole nine yards to ensure that they are equipped to meet the needs of expanding urban development.

Blue Anvil Bulk Logistics, a Tshwane based company, says it has developed its business around providing the most up-to-date service in waste removal.

At the recent handover of two Mercedes-Benz Axor 3535 waste compactors out of a total of 14, CEO Sandow Rossouw said: & I have been associated with waste removal transport since 1992 and have built my business reputation on using the best combination of equipment for the job.

& The addition of these new Axor 3535s fitted with the McNeilus 26m? compactor body is a continuation of the tradition of using Mercedes-Benz products, which we have done since since 1997.& He says the new Axor 3535 8X4 is well suited for this mediumdistance haulage and heavy duty short-distance distribution.

Powered by the OM457LA six-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 260kW at 1900r/min and torque of 1850Nm at 1100r/min, the Axor 3535 provides a powerful, durable and economical vehicle for the task.

The 9-speed direct-drive transmission allows effortless gear changes, and thanks to the deep crawler gear and reverse gear ratio, enables precise low-speed manoeuvring, especially in the confined urban environment.

The essence of the design has been in weight reduction wherever possible to achieve a balance between robust design and high payload.

This enables the vehicle to endure the rigours of the waste industry and thrive under the most gruelling conditions to which any vehicle can be subjected.

The McNeilus Extra Heavy Duty 26m? compactor makes this combination the monster crusher of the vehicle waste industry because of its high compaction force.

Rossouw says the higher than average compaction capabilities of the McNeilus enables the company to achieve a 50% increase in volume of waste a trip for each vehicle.

& This makes economic sense, especially if the landfill site is far away and we can reduce the number of trips a day.& The Axor-based waste compactors in use by Blue Anvil.

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Worldwide moves from solid waste to property - Waste Management World

SHAH ALAM: For more than a decade, Worldwide Holdings Bhd, through its Environment Division, has been providing a vital service in solid waste management.

Worldwide Holdings became one of the pioneer companies in solid waste management when it was awarded a 20-year concession in 1995 by the Selangor government to build and operate a sanitary landfill in Air Hitam, Puchong.

Since 1995, the landfill has received solid waste collected from Klang Valley areas like Kajang, Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Shah Alam, and Ampang.

But when waste from Kuala Lumpur was sent there as well from 2002, the amount proved to be overwhelming.

The Air Hitam landfill was closed after it reached its maximum capacity of more than six million tonnes and solid waste was then diverted to other landfills managed by Worldwide Holdings in Jeram and Kuala Langat.

Worldwide Holdings is now in position to export its expertise.

When Worldwide Landfills Sdn Bhd was established, its expertise was confined to the building, managing and maintenance of sanitary landfills.

Today, the company reaffirms its commitment to conservation and preservation of the environment by expanding its involvement in environmental management.

As a leader in the solid waste management industry, Worldwide Holdings offers a full range of services in sanitary landfill -- domestic waste; inert waste landfill; transfer station; rehabilitation
and upgrading of dumpsites; landfill gas power generation; clean development mechanism; and consultancy.

With the emphasis on an integrated solid waste management system and through its management foresight, expertise and experience, strong balance sheet and available resources, Worldwide Holdings is well positioned to taking up the challenge in venturing into new areas like waste-to-energy operations; composting; material recovery facilities; and transportation and haulage.

In addition to solid waste management, Worldwide Holdings is also involved in property services, including property investment, development and management.

Its portfolio in Malaysia includes Puncak Bestari, Bandar Puncak Alam; Platinum Project, Shah Alam; SA7, Seksyen 7, Shah Alam; Worldwide Industrial Park, Kapar; Worldwide Business Park, Seksyen 13 Shah Alam; and Menara Worldwide, Jalan Bukit Bintang.

Its international property investment portfolio includes Australia Champion Lake in Perth.

Its latest offering is a lifestyle haven - the Subang Bestari's Safira bungalows. Safira, located within the exclusive Laman Permai precint, exudes exclusivity and luxury.

The design theme of "tropical contemporary" features flat and gable tropical roofs with stone walls. The design reflects modern and clean planes that boast natural lighting and ventilation. Featuring spacious living and entertaining areas, there is certainly space for the family to grow.

Senior general manager (operations) Ahmad Azman Azizul Rahman said: "We expect Safira to be well received by the public based on the response from the pre-launch awareness campaign.

"We feel that our products are among the most attractive and competitive in the market. One of the plus points is the relatively large lot sizes for the bungalow houses with average size of 7,000 sq ft."

Other unique feature incorporated in the design is the rainwater harvesting system that stores rainwater for general purpose use like gardening, car washing and general cleaning."

The "guarded housing" concept is another plus factor as security is high on the mind of most house owners.

"Access is limited to two points only and will be guarded round the clock. The development, which is located on elevated ground, provides another natural security feature and the perimeter area are well above the road level.

"Additional incentives are also being offered to buyers."

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