I’m trying to find old photos of Beatwaste tankers from the 1970’s, my mates father drove for them and I remember going out on the road when on school holidays with him (and still remember to this day his radio handle!). I’m trying to find old photos of such wagons and wonder if anyone here can help.
The reason - my mates dad is now into his late 70’s and I want to surprise him with a photo on a special occasion if possible.
I recall his tanker was collecting a lost of slurry and similar and we used to go to Thorntons toffee factory a lot!
Hope someone can help.
Thanks
Hi riverside i dont have any tanker pictures but i started work for Beatwaste on Matthews Street Ardwick in 1969 as a apprentice welder and stayed there for approx 12 years.I have a picture of me whe i was around 17/18 stood on top of Thunder it was a 1939/41? Scammell wrecker painted in the Beatwaste colours if thats any use to you?Regards,plewsy53.
Beatwaste at Ardwick wern’t they something to do with E F Beaties from Bennett St Ardwick. 
Post the photo plewsy53
Does anyone remember Beatwaste Tip at Gilberdyke, it started to be used in the early 70’s
It is becoming a little annoying for the local residents and they are stamping their feet now.