The clearest trend since the advent of the wheelie bin as modernised waste collection strategies increased across the globe is the development and adoption of automatic bin lift systems. Due primarily to the increasing cost of labour and explosive growth of the number of wheeled bins, 90% of what Terberg Machines manufactures are fully automatic bin lift systems and are used the empty 1,000 to 1,500 bins per day. It is only when emptying large bins of commercial waste that time is less relevant and manually operated systems can sometime prove more cost effective. An early innovator in their field, Terberg Machines began designing and manufacturing such automatic systems over thirty years ago. Then, as now, they aimed to support our customers with advanced technology to make their waste collection operations more efficient, more safe and with an optimised Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

Terberg Machines not only anticipates and responds to relevant trends and customer requirements, but also conform to ISO standards for design and production. Ergonomics and ease of operation are constantly optimised with every iteration of product design, while quality and safety take priority. Similarly, the company guarantees the highest construction quality by using robust designs, high-quality materials and reliable components such as smart sensors and maintenance-free bearings. In terms of safety, Terberg Machines innovations conform to all European safety and design requirements for lifting devices for refuse collection vehicles. As a member of the NEN-EN1501-1/2/3/5 standards committee they monitor all current developments. The committee lay out a comprehensive range of measures that ensure the safety of the vehicle loading crew, ranging from safety arms which shield them from the bins and moving parts to the side, through to ensuring the safe engagement of containers and bins and our patent rear protection device. Absolutely nothing is left to chance.