Graham, N.C., meets rising waste management demands with CES, Heil, and Sourcewell

Cooperative Purchasing – Community Impact Spotlight

Sanitation truck from the City of Graham, N.C.

Situation

Burke Robertson, public works director for the City of Graham, North Carolina, faced the task of managing waste services amid rapid urban growth. Robertson’s team had to expand waste management infrastructure to meet rising needs while navigating budget constraints and a complex procurement process.
 

Solution: Carolina Environmental Systems (CES), an authorized Heil refuse truck distributor, provided Heil refuse trucks tailored to the city’s waste management requirements.

Benefits

  • Heil offers a range of refuse collection vehicles along with maintenance software designed to reduce downtime.
  • The trucks are reliable, budget-friendly, and integrate with the city’s existing fleet.
  • Exceptional after-sale service from CES keeps trucks on the road and out of the shop.
  • CES’s commitment to innovation helps the fleet stay equipped with the latest technology and efficiency improvements.
     
Leaf truck from the City of Graham, N.C.

Simplified procurement delivers exceptional results

Robertson and his team successfully addressed infrastructure challenges and budget constraints by partnering with Carolina Environmental Systems, Heil, and Sourcewell. Through Sourcewell’s pre-negotiated contracts, the city quickly satisfied the public buying process and secured best pricing – saving time and money. This partnership provided high-quality, cost-efficient refuse trucks, ensuring reliable waste management services for Graham residents both now and in the future.

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