Wide Scale Public Space Recycling2013 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.

• 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

Information is a Game Changer

Recycling Success Stories

Philadelphia 2009 - Implemented public space recycling for the first time

• Currently have 400+ single-stream recycling units deployed

• Introduced sidewalk recycling to large pedestrian population

• Combined waste and recycling collection pickups to streamline operations

• Realized 70% operational savings through efficient collection

• Diverted over 1,000 tons since inception• 48% increase in diversion tonnage since 2009

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 aesthetics and 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

Thank You