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The BigBelly System Delivers Dramatic Cost Reduction while Maintaining Service Levels. The BigBelly Solar intelligent waste collection system has been designed to harness the power of the sun to help solve an expensive and messy problem: how to more efficiently manage the process of collecting solid waste. Durable and easy to use, the BigBelly system is composed of the following parts:

• Solar-powered, off-grid trash compaction: BigBelly compactors consume 4-5x the trash volume of standard trash bins, lowering by up to 80% the costs associated with trash collection and the associated vehicle activity – which includes fuel costs, wear & tear, and carbon emissions. Solar powered trash receptacles provide deep savings in collection costs, while offering a highly effective and visible commitment to displacing fossil fuel usage with clean renewable power.
• Wireless connectivity and asset monitoring/management: The CLEAN (Collection Logistics Efficiency And Notification) software solution tracks all compaction and collection activity at each BigBelly solar compactor. Real-time access to bin fullness information supports operations that collect trash neither too early (wasted expense) nor too late (overflow litter). Optimizing collections allows waste collection teams to maintain high service levels, while dramatically reducing costs. Patterns of historical information allow customers to drive even deeper efficiencies by adjusting routes and staff dispatching patterns. Finally, real-time information ensures “no surprises” and allows the organization the flexibility to shift to prevent issues and address changing conditions on the ground (e.g. special events, seasonal usage, population or foot traffic growth areas, etc.).
• Companion recycling stations: Recycling bins connected in a kiosk configuration to the BigBelly solar compactors provide a better approach for managing trash flows. Diverting recyclables from the landfill-destined trash stream means lower disposal costs and less landfilled material. Capturing recyclable commodities creates a revenue stream for the customer. The side-by-side configuration encourages higher recycling rates, which economically benefits the city, school or park, reduces the burden on the environment, and inspires citizens, students and visitors that their leaders are making a difference.

The operating savings created by the BigBelly system typically exceed lease costs if the customer chooses not to make an outright capital purchase, making it significantly cheaper to replace all receptacles system-wide than to continue with business as usual. For capital purchases, the payback periods are rapid, with $millions of savings typically accumulating for the customer over the 10-year expected life. As public and private institutions look for ways to provide high service levels despite tightening budgets, the patented BigBelly Solar intelligent waste collection system is a compelling answer. BigBelly Solar: Eliminating the Waste in Waste Collection ™

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