As of March 2025, all businesses in England with ten or more employees are required to separate recyclable materials from general waste. This includes food waste, plastics, paper and cards, glass, and metals. Local authorities must implement the same requirements for household collections in March 2026. These changes form part of the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms, which aim to standardise recycling practices across the country.
The shift towards separate food waste collections is placing new pressure on fleets, prompting operators to invest in specialist vehicles that can support dedicated food waste rounds and ensure full compliance with legislation. To meet this growing demand, Refuse Vehicle Solutions (RVS) offers the Coseco K1R, a purpose-built food waste collection unit.
What Stands Out About the Coseco K1R
Ready to meet the demands of Simpler Recycling, the Coseco K1R offers a balance of durability, operator-friendly functionality, and compact manoeuvrability. Its fully sealed body, available in capacities from 4m³ to 8m³, prevents leaks and odours to support cleaner, more hygienic operations. The compact footprint makes it ideal for narrow residential streets and urban routes, while its durable construction ensures it can withstand intensive daily use.
Operators benefit from simple in-cab touchscreen controls that support key vehicle functions. Other standard features include automatic bin-lift offer-up, automatic semi-compaction, wander-lead tip controls, and stabiliser jacks. The K1R’s vertical tip body allows for fast, efficient waste discharge, helping to streamline end-of-route operations.
Safety as Standard
The K1R is fitted with four rear LED beacons to maximise visibility when operating in busy or low-light environments, along with an additional front-of-body beacon for added awareness during manoeuvres. These features enhance safety during collection rounds, particularly in densely populated or high-traffic areas, giving crews greater confidence on every shift.
Additional Options to Suit Your Operations
Maximise the flexibility and efficiency of the K1R with a range of additional fitted options. This includes a panier tray fitted to the bin-lift, allowing crews to easily load food waste bags and caddies alongside standard 120 to 1,100 litre wheeled bins. In addition, there is the option to add slave bin storage, accommodating two 240 litre containers and providing extra on-route capacity, helping crews streamline busy collection rounds.
Working with Coseco
In an industry where reliability and sustainability are non-negotiable, having access to specialist solutions is essential. That’s why we’re proud to be the exclusive UK distributor of Coseco products – a testament to our confidence in their quality, performance, and alignment with the future of sustainable waste management.
Don’t wait for new collection requirements to put pressure on your fleet. Contact Refuse Vehicle Solution to arrange a demo, discuss options, or find out more about how the K1R can transform your operations.
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