One of the waste management centers’ biggest problems is the upkeep and renewing of their machinery. When a compactor can no longer do the job it is supposed to, getting the funds to find a new one is tough. The second struggle is to decide what to do with the old machine. Tana has created the Tana Second Life program to solve both issues once and for all.
Reno-Vest Bremnes, a waste management centre in Vesterålen, Norway, is owned by six municipalities. The landfill receives a relatively small amount of waste, meaning the need was for a compact and cost-efficient landfill compactor.
As the Managing Director at Reno-Vest Bremnes, Øystein Gremstad, recalls:
– The older G-series TANA landfill compactor we bought in 2006 was getting old and wasn’t doing the job we expected it to anymore.
They initially considered investing in a new machine but soon discovered an alternative from Tana that fit their needs better, replacing their older compactor.
Problem: How to find the right machine
While trying to compare options on which compactor would suit their needs, Gremstad and his team went to Europe´s largest exhibition for environmental technologies, IFAT, 2024, in Munich.
At the event, Reno-Vest first learned about the Tana Second Life concept.
– We buy back machines that no longer fit their purpose, explains Anu Söderena, Manager of Nordics & Baltics at Tana.
The idea of reusing a machine instead of making a higher-cost investment in a new one strongly resonated with Reno-Vest’s values.
– It sounded exciting to us. We are environmentally conscious and support reuse, Gremstad says.
Luckily, Tana had a G260 landfill compactor that was about to undergo a full rebuild, and it turned out to be the perfect match for Reno-Vest’s operational needs.
Solution: Fully rebuilt TANA G260 delivered in early 2025
In early 2025, Reno-Vest received a fully rebuilt 2006 TANA G260 landfill compactor. The machine had gone through the entire rebuild process, where Tana dismantled it completely, replaced worn components, and rebuilt it to meet the same technical standards as a new unit.
– After the rebuild, the machine will be technically comparable to a new machine. Söderena states.
Tana’s experience with Nordic conditions as a Finnish company provided additional reassurance for Gremstad.
– The Finns know what kind of climate we have. They told us that the machine would hold up even in the winter, in the strong wind and harsh weather we have here.
Each Tana Second Life machine comes with a warranty for both parts and labour, ensuring dependability and peace of mind.
– Tana Second Life is a reliable, dependable, and sustainable choice, Söderena summarizes.
Impact: Same productivity, lower investment, greener future
The rebuilt G260 landfill compactor now operates like new on Reno-Vest’s landfill.
It provides the same productivity as a new machine, while requiring significantly lower investment, offering faster payback, and reducing environmental impact.
– It feels good that we have bought something rebuilt that we can probably use for the next 20 years, maybe even longer, Gremstad rejoices.
Reno-Vest also emphasizes the strong collaboration with Tana:
– The collaboration with Tana has been very good from day one. They’ve been very involved, and they want to know how things are going, both before we got the machine running and especially afterwards, Germstad summarizes.
By choosing a fully rebuild TANA G260, Reno-Vest gained the benefits of a new machine at a fraction of the cost, while aligning with their commitment to sustainability and long-term reliability.
