A centralized waste & recycling system is an optimal way to reduce custodial stops and put the power of recycling into the hands of the user.
The key to a successful centralized system is a well placed, well labeled bin. If the centralized waste & recycling bin is not located in an area that staff frequent or is easily accessible, it will go unused or will not be used properly. When customizing your centralized waste & recycling bin, some elements to consider are:
gallon capacity
parallel access
clear labels & symbols
easy to use openings
A centralized bin should have a large enough gallon capacity to allow for collection of full individual bins. If the centralized bin fills up too fast the user will start to use the other less full streams and contaminate collection. Similarly, the waste streams provided in the centralized bin should allow for parallel access to each stream to allow for clean collection. If your facility collects waste, bottles, and paper then all three collection points should be equally available for the individual users. If waste is provided in one area, but recycling is located elsewhere then the bins will be not be used properly and waste streams will be contaminated. Clear labels, symbols, and easy to use openings are equally important to allow the user to easily and efficiently empty their individual bins into the proper waste stream.
When used properly, a centralized waste & recycling system can be an effective way eliminate unnecessary custodial stops and allow users to be invested in your waste & recycling program.
The New York Yankee’s teamed up with their contracted waste hauler and a Nex-Terra distributor to create and implement a zero waste program at Yankee Stadium.
To outfit the entire facility, they identified the Albany collection as their starting point and from there worked with their distributor to create a custom waste & recycling station to meet their needs.
Nex-Terra’s in-house engineer and design teams modified the existing Albany collection to meet the New York Yankees’ unique design requirements
Nex-Terra’s signature 97% HDPE and recycled laminate were used to provide structural integrity and maximum branding potential
The New York Yankees’ custom configured the front panel of the Albany Collection to be one seamless piece that would allow for a large overlay logo application
The New York Yankees’ custom designed waste & recycling station not only allows for ease of use and service, but gives the Yankees’ the opportunity to brand their waste & recycling program and provide another touch point for their waste hauler or sponsors.
Earlier this year the New York Yankees were awarded the 2015 Environmental Leadership Award by the Green Sports Alliance. They received the award for their commitment to environmental issues and continuing to move the Green Sports movement forward.
Split Configurations
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A waste & recycling program won’t be successful unless you account for all waste streams. With Nex-Terra’s split configuration option you can customize your waste & recycling station to collect even your smallest stream generators without adding bulk to your solution.
The Nex-Terra Split Configuration is available in 38, 45, and 55 gallon capacities and can be employed on all waste stream sizes - single, double, triple, and quad. The split configuration employed with our restrictive openings, labels, and symbols provide an easy to use all-encompassing waste & recycling bin.
Coordinate Your Facility
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A coordinated indoor and outdoor waste & recycling program leads to increased participation and decreased contamination. Nex-Terra’s solutions can be customized to fit every area of your facility. A few changes in configuration allow you to easily tailor your waste & recycling bins for both indoor and outdoor application.
With ten standard colors, six gallon capacities, various capacity configurations, four different roof styles, messaging options, stream collections, and logo applications you can easily create a coordinated waste & recycling program throughout your entire facility.
When McCormick place wanted to revamp their food waste collection and turn towards a Zero Waste operation, they teamed up with SAVOR Food Service to transform their collection process.
Transforming Food Waste Operations
SAVOR, McCormick Place, and Nex-Terra worked together to identify their ideal waste & recycling station and came up with three key necessities for their bins:
Unique, flush post-construction to allow for large branding on the front of the unit
Ability to match custom colors of the Green Angels Logo
Quick turn around time
Utilizing Nex-Terra’s in-house engineering and design teams, after final approval of the engineering drawings and design proofs, the entire order was completed and delivered in only two weeks!
SAVOR Chicago has received Green Seal Certification, International APEX certification in sustainability, certification by the Green Meetings Industry Council, an Illinois Governor’s Award, and has been awarded the EPA’s National Food Recovery Challenge.
