Single Stream Recycling Containers - Any Recommendations?
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Hello,
I am revamping the recycling program for the University of Southern Maine. We piloted Single Stream recycling last year and now it's time to upgrade all of our recycling stations to receive single stream recycling as opposed to sorted paper and plastic. We also will still collect returnable bottles and cans, since we are a bottle deposit state. Therefore our waste stream will consist of waste, single stream recycling, and bottles and cans.
I have had a hard time finding bins that can accommodate that waste stream, many still have paper slots or incorrect labels. I have looked at two companies who are creating bins that meet my needs in everything from labeling to color to size of bin: Busch and Rubbermaid.
The Rubbermaid option is the Glutton Recycling Station
The Busch Options are the Smart Sort, and the Waste Watcher.
Does anyone have any experience with any of these models or have a recommendation for another style of station?
Thanks so much,
Tyler Kidder
Hi Tyler,
At Ohio State, we have had really great luck with ErgoCan (same as above reply), and are expanding its use around campus and even adding a compost stream. Their bins are interlocking side-by-sides and have customizable panels and top shapes, made from all recycled plastic. Should be able to give a big discount with a bulk sale.
Kurt
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Recycle Bins Information
We recently purchased bins from Recycle Away and Max-R. Both companies have products that accommodate single stream recycling. The Recycle Away rep is Michael Alexander (800-664-5340 or Michael@RecycleAway.com). The website is www.RecycleAway.com The rep from Max R is Kari Lyles (888-868-MAXR x1232 or klyles@max-r.net). The website is www.max-r.net