Solution combines affordability, convenience,
and community beautification
NEEDHAM,
Mass., May 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bigbelly
Solar, LLC unveiled its groundbreaking Bigbelly Smart
Compost Program, marking a significant stride towards
sustainability and the beautification of communities and public
spaces.
“We're not just tackling waste; we're
fostering a cleaner, greener, more equitable future.”
A world leader in public space waste and recycling
solutions for more than 20 years, Bigbelly is revolutionizing
food waste collection on a large scale, transforming the way
communities manage local waste streams.
Bigbelly's Smart Compost Program provides residents a
seamless way to dispose of food waste in an environmentally
conscious, budget-friendly manner, powered by cutting-edge
technology. After a successful U.S. debut, Bigbelly is rolling out
its innovative program to communities across the globe,
enhancing beautification efforts and fostering sustainability
efforts worldwide.
"This is where convenience meets sustainability, all the while
contributing to the beautification of our planet," said
Jeff Satwicz, Bigbelly's founder and
VP of business development. "We're not just tackling waste; we're
fostering a cleaner, greener, more equitable future."
There are three key components to the program: conveniently
placed, secure bins that each service 100 residences; a mobile app
that allows participants in the program to locate and unlock the
bins; and cloud-based management software that allows
municipalities to operate the program at 50-percent less cost than
curbside composting.
"There's about a 70-million household gap between the
people that have access to recycling and those with access to food
waste collection," said Satwicz. "That's a massive divide to close.
We see an enormous opportunity to make a difference."
The Bigbelly Smart Compost bins are placed in public
spaces, eliminating the need for buy-in from individual residents
or building managers. Resident participation is automated through
the free Smart Compost app.
"We can have a community program up and running in a matter of
weeks," Satwicz said. "Municipalities have access to software to
manage use, collection routes and capacity. All residents need
to do is download the mobile app and they're ready to go."
The Bigbelly Smart Compost bins are fully enclosed and
locked, eliminating the possibility of rats and other pests
gaining access and preventing people from depositing trash.
Individuals who participate in the Smart Compost program locate and
unlock the bins through the mobile app, which can be configured to
inform residents on what can and can't be composted and provide a
vehicle to report issues.
Established in 2003, Bigbelly (www.bigbelly.com) has expanded
its footprint to serve more than 2,500 customers in 60
countries. Offering a range of self-contained bins, from
budget-friendly options to cutting-edge smart waste receptacles,
Bigbelly integrates solar and battery-powered technologies
alongside advanced sensors that monitor critical data such as fill
level, collection activity, and GPS location.
Bigbelly's innovative bins deliver complete waste containment,
create clean welcoming spaces and serve as transformative
assets in enhancing public environments and the overall
quality of life in a community.
Beyond aesthetics, Bigbelly actively supports communities in
achieving their sustainability objectives through the
implementation of comprehensive waste management strategies. From
facilitating composting and recycling initiatives to
reducing greenhouse gas emissions and plastic pollution, Bigbelly
serves as a staunch ally in the fight for a greener, more
sustainable future.
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