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Wide Scale Public Space Recycling 2013 STAR Summit. Jamie Marsh Sales Director - BigBelly Solar. Sustainable Recycling Collection. Keys to a successful and scalable recycling program: Maximize resources for efficient collection Combine waste and recycling collection
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Wide Scale Public Space Recycling 2013 STAR Summit Jamie Marsh Sales Director - BigBelly Solar
Sustainable Recycling Collection Keys to a successful and scalable recycling program: • Maximize resources for efficient collection • Combine waste and recycling collection • Maximum on-site capacity • Collection transparency • Reallocate resources to add to justification • Utilize monthly savings/revenue to fund program • Convenience • User friendly solution • Single stream, if possible • Make it simple for the public • Ample opportunities to recycle
Sustainable Recycling Collection Keys to a successful and scalable recycling program • Promote the initiative • Get BID’s and local businesses buy-in • Potential sponsorship opportunities • Engage the public with on-site messaging • Incorporate public facing sustainability efforts • Involve the media • Maintain/Improve regional aesthetics • Don’t be an eyesore • Choose to blend in or stand out • Educate/engage youth via design contests, etc.
Information is a Game Changer • Compliment front-end solution with powerful back-end data • Deliver visibility, transparency and control • Accurate information helps plan future expansion • Continued evaluation of Historical data improves efficiency
Philadelphia • Currently have 400+ single-stream recycling units deployed • Introduced sidewalk recycling to large pedestrian population • Combined waste and recycling collectionpickups to streamline operations • Realized 70% operational savings through efficient collection • Diverted over 1,000 tons since inception • 48% increase in diversion tonnage since 2009 2009 - Implemented public space recycling for the first time
NYC – Times Square Alliance • March 2013 – NYC launched its largest pilot program in public space recycling • Dual stream recycling program sponsored by Alcoa • Waste collection frequency reduced • 4x/day to 4x/week • labor hours reallocated to recycling tasks • Diversion rate 29% - average 4+ tons/month • Monthly savings fuels periodic expansion
Flower Mound, TX • March 2013 – Expanded BigBelly deployment with installation of 22 additional recycling compactors in parks and public spaces • Maximum efficiency with use of on-site compaction • Stations are emptied only when needed • Saves the town money • Reduces emissions/fuel consumption • Raises recycling awareness • 45% diversion rate • Averages 3+ tons/year
Denton, TX • First implementation of BigBelly solution in 2012 with pedestrian recycling options • Expanded single stream recycling in April 2013 - positive public reaction and impact to operations • Double stations • Combined waste and recycling collection to maximize efficiency • Availability in parks and downtown area, complimentary aestheticsand ease of use • Communication platform to encourage pedestrian recycling • Recycling program aligned with City sustainability goals • Data collected used for reporting/planning • Will divert 1+ ton in 2013