Manchester United’s new sweeper plays a good clean game

Manchester United Football Club (MUFC) has a new sweeper, but this particular new signing will never kick a ball. Instead, two brand new Scarab sweepers supplied to Trafford Council by TransLinc will keep the Old Trafford Stadium spick and span.

As experts in supplying highly tailored local authority vehicles, TransLinc has provided Trafford Council with a fleet of 14 road sweepers. Two Scarab units have made the grade, one in full Manchester United livery, to keep the Old Trafford area clean on match days.

The stadium has specific operational requirements and TransLinc was tasked to source units capable of cleaning around and under the stadium, as well as the car park and streets in the surrounding area. The Scarab Merlin XP 7.5 tonne street sweeper was the obvious choice to keep the streets around Old Trafford clean, while the Scarab Minor Compact Urban/Precinct ticked all the right boxes for cleaning around the stadium, thanks to its vast array of specialist equipment.

Equipped with a unique sweeping brush configuration, a powerful four metre long wander hose, high pressure water jet and side access doors for the loading of bulky waste items, the versatile sweeper will ably cope with the specialised heavy duty cleaning requirements of one of the UK’s foremost sporting venues.

The sweeper is an essential part of the Manchester United team, making an appearance at every home game. It is in operation for up to four hours during each match, clearing up debris left by the 78,000 spectators visiting the ground. On average the unit will clear five tonnes of rubbish on each outing.

George Johnstone, Group Property Manager of Manchester United says, “It’s our responsibility to ensure the Stadium and its surroundings are a safe and welcoming environment for our staff, players, supporters and visitors. This includes removing any dirt or debris that could be a potential health or safety hazard. We are grateful to Trafford Council and TransLinc for providing us with machines that perform this task thoroughly and efficiently.”

TransLinc’s Regional Sales Manager, Rob Hobson said, “Due to Manchester United’s specific cleaning requirements, TransLinc was tasked, by Trafford Council, to source units capable of covering all eventualities both inside and outside the stadium. Working closely with suppliers such as Scarab ensures we have the correct vehicle on hand to meet these needs.”

Vic Beckwith, Sales and Marketing Manager, Scarab said, “We were well aware that a venue like Old Trafford Stadium requires different cleaning approaches for individual areas. The Scarab Merlin XP sweeper was perfect for sweeping the streets around the stadium and the Scarab Minor sweeper was chosen because it copes with varied cleaning in more confined areas, like the seated stands.”