Running entirely on solar energy, these trash compactors and their companion recycling units are a cost-effective way to help turn areas like New England's Patriot Place at Gillette Stadium into clean, eco-friendly zones.
"Our WM solar-powered compactors are an important piece of Patriot Place's overall sustainability and recycling initiatives," said Brian Earley, general manager of Patriot Place. "In addition to promoting recycling efficiencies and reducing our waste volume and energy consumption, we have realized significant operational efficiencies and cost savings for waste removal."
Here's how: the units hold up to five times the volume of a typical trash barrel. This eliminates up to 80% of collection trips – which, in turn, can dramatically lower labor and fuel costs along with fuel emissions.