Specialising in commercial and industrial recycling, Future Recycling operates a fleet of over 35 trucks across the Melbourne metro area and Shepparton. As the business continues to grow, so too does its focus on safety, efficiency and innovation.
To support these goals, Future Recycling has adopted a full suite of telematics and safety technology from WHG Technologies.
A FleetCAM in-cabin camera. Image: WHGThis includes TCA-approved telematics, the WHG FleetCAM vehicle camera system, and advanced GPS tracking software. Later this year, the business will expand its digital capabilities further by rolling out WHG’s IoT monitoring functionality across bins and other mobile assets, bringing smart tracking and real-time visibility to its broader operations.
Future Recycling began through a series of acquisitions, from the purchase of Fletcher Metals in 2007 and National Metals in 2008, to the acquisition of the Pakenham Transfer Station in 2016. The company was rebranded as Future Recycling in 2018 and is owned and operated by Managing Director, Tyrone Landsman.
Today, Future Recycling operates a scrap metal recycling facility in Dandenong South, a regional branch in Shepparton, and transfer stations in Cheltenham, Hallam and Pakenham. The company also manages four transfer stations on behalf of the Baw Baw Shire Council, transports bulk bins for the Victorian Container Deposit Scheme within the southeast region, and contracts to Visy Recycling for cardboard recycling bulk bin collection services across Melbourne.
With the fleet and range of services continuing to expand, Future Recycling turned to WHG Technologies to deliver a total solution combining telematics, AI-enabled camera technology, and cloud-based fleet management. The WHG FleetCAM system was rolled out across the entire fleet of prime movers, rigids, and company utes, bringing intelligent safety insights and operational transparency to every vehicle.
Future Recycling has sites in Dandenong South, Shepparton, Cheltenham, Hallam and Pakenham. Image: Future RecyclingLogistics Manager Tony Black explained, “The FleetCAM system provides the company and drivers with an added safety feature. It’s a tool to assist us with incident investigation, customer service and any queries the drivers raise. Installing a safety camera system had been in discussions for a while, then after an incident, Tyrone raised the urgent need for safety cameras and the process commenced.”
Backed by WHG’s local support team, the system was expertly installed and seamlessly integrated across the fleet with no disruption to operations.
Each vehicle is fitted with a tailored camera configuration. Prime movers feature forward-facing, in-cabin, and mirror-mounted side cameras; rigids are also fitted with a rear-facing camera to monitor loading zones and bin handling. Footage is securely stored on each device with remote access through WHG’s cloud-based platform, which allows video playback and monitoring plus 14 days of retrieval and seamless clip sharing.
“Since installing the cameras, there have been two alleged reports of damage caused by our trucks. Having the footage provides clarity and allowed us to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that we were not responsible for the damage,” added Tony. “The system has also been used to verify service times with customers and view bin placements and removals.”
Future Recycling has a fleet of over 35 trucks. Image: Future RecyclingDesigned to be intuitive, the platform makes footage retrieval simple and fast. Tony noted, “The system is user-friendly and quick and easy to locate footage. WHG provided the answers to our needs – it was what we were looking for as a total package in a safety camera system.”
With WHG’s telematics being TCA-approved under the National Telematics Framework, Future Recycling has the confidence that its fleet operations meet nationally recognised standards. This not only reinforces the quality of the technology but also ensures full regulatory compliance. To further streamline operations, WHG supplies an Electronic Work Diary that replaces traditional paper-based systems with a digital solution specifically aligned to the NHVR’s compliance requirements.
As Future Recycling looks ahead, its partnership with WHG Technologies will help lay the groundwork for further innovation. By combining live telematics, AI video insights, and future IoT-enabled bins, the company is setting the benchmark for operational transparency, safety, and customer service in the recycling and waste management industry.
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