With just weeks to go until the doors open, Waste Expo Australia is gearing upto be a crucial platform for the industry to connect, innovate, and thrive.
The Australian waste industry is in a state of evolution, with new applications for food organics and garden organics, glass, and recycling changing how municipalities and contractors operate.
In a sector where challenges are as significant as the opportunities, how do businesses stay ahead of the curve?
The answer is not just in technological innovation, but in collaboration and knowledge sharing. This is the central role of Waste Expo Australia and the stage where municipal equipment supplier Bucher Municipal will unveil a product designed to meet these exact challenges head-on.
At the heart of Bucher’s display will be the Sport SL 240, a new side loader that’s attracting attention for its combination of capacity and manoeuvrability, according to Marcus Hughes, Bucher Product and Marketing Manager.
“From a product perspective, the body size is relatively new to the market,” says Marcus. “It’s a 24-cubic-metre, high-capacity body on a short wheelbase, making it a perfect fit for collecting high-volume and lighter materials like recyclables and food organics.
“It allows for more capacity than a typical general waste truck.”
The design is not a coincidence. Marcus says Bucher has developed the vehicle specifically to excel in new and emerging applications.
A key selling point is the vehicle’s ability to navigate small streets and cul-de-sacs. From a productivity perspective, Marcus says that customers can achieve a “10-tonne payload,” a significant figure that directly impacts the bottom line.
For Bucher, which manufactures its vehicles in Victoria, Waste Expo is a vital platform to showcase the latest technology to key industry professionals.
The company won’t just be promoting its new side loader but its full suite of products of waste collection vehicles and road sweepers, reaffirming its commitment to the entire Australian waste industry.
“For anyone interested in the future of waste management, this event provides an invaluable opportunity to see as much as possible under one roof,” Marcus says.
For Sherri Pearson, Exhibition Manager for Waste Expo Australia, the expo is where the future of the sector is being shaped.
She says co-locating the expo this year with the ecologiQ Greener Infrastructure Conference is bridging the gap between resource recovery and sustainable infrastructure.
The conference program, which is free to attend, offers multiple streams, including Government & Policy, Circular Economy, Waste-to-Energy (WtE) and Technology and Safety, ensuring every attendee, whether from local government, a commercial operator, or a sustainability lead, can find content relevant to their professional journey.
Experts will explore policy shifts and technology, providing case studies and practical insights into how Australia is building its clean future.
Beyond the conference stages, the expo floor will have more than 140 suppliers from more than 10 countries showcasing cutting-edge products and services, including HSR Southern Cross, Applied Machinery, Toro Waste Equipment, ReSource, Skala and AMCS.
For the first time, the event will also feature a Government Lounge with Sustainability Victoria, Recycling Victoria, and EPA Victoria providing a dedicated space for discussions on the future of waste management in the state.
Waste Expo will be at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 29-30 October.
For more information, visit: www.wasteexpoaustralia.com.au
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