Local Authorities

Scales and weighing systems for local authorities

Local authorities are accountable not only to the government, but to the public too. As a result, they must be able to demonstrate how public money is spent across many different sectors including health and social care, planning and housing, the management of education, the success of waste reduction initiatives and compliance with local and national legislation.

Local authorities must have access to scales and weighing systems that provide reliable data for records and management systems. This data is primarily used in the drive for sustainability, and the provision of “zero waste” services.

At the heart of this challenge, local authorities and waste management providers are working hand-in-hand to track individual waste streams, increase recycling rates and identify cost-effective and responsible alternatives for waste reduction.

Weighbridges and floor scales, paired with sophisticated weighing indicators, can help provide accurate data and traceability for complete regulatory compliance in all waste management facilities including energy from waste, materials recycling facilities and civic amenity sites.

Scales and weighing systems built for local authority use must be designed with cost efficiency and ease of use in mind. They must offer accurate and reliable results throughout their operational life and be economical to service and maintain.

Local authorities must measure the financial impact of waste reduction initiatives across most public sector operations, while maintaining compliance with industry legislation such as the EU Waste Directive, WEEE Regulations and The Landfill Directive. Specialist weight data software can support this task.

Weighbridges and floor scales are used to measure, record and manage waste throughout collection and processing. The data these scales provide enable operators to understand the impact and potential improvements in the drive for “zero waste”.

Local authorities rely on local public weighbridges to ensure their waste vehicles are operating within safe weight parameters. To streamline processes and save time, facilities are opting to install their own weighbridges or use portable axle weighing pads to ensure safety and compliance of vehicles.

Scales and weighing systems for local authorities

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