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Product Summary

BigBelly is the world's only solar-powered cordless compaction system. It uses the sun's energy to automatically compact trash at the point of disposal, dramatically increasing capacity by 5 times within the same footprint as ordinary receptacles. Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut related fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. The enclosed design keeps pests out and litter in. Safe and easy to use, the BigBelly has proven successful in urban streets, parks, colleges, arenas - and in all weather conditions.

Facts and figures about BigBelly

  • Compaction Ratio: BigBelly holds up to five times the volume of ordinary trash receptacles
  • Displaced Trips: BigBelly can displace four out of five pick ups
  • Greenhouse Gas Eliminated: 80% reduction
  • Capacity: BigBelly can hold 150 gallons of trash
  • Force: BigBelly's compaction mechanism exerts 1,200 pounds of force
  • Energy Efficiency: BigBelly gets 100% of its energy from the sun and uses less than 5 watt hours/day

Fun Facts about BigBelly

  • BigBelly can operate for a day on the equivalent energy it takes to make a piece of toast!
  • BigBelly can operate for a week on the equivalent energy it takes to make a pot of coffee!
  • BigBelly can operate for four months on the equivalent energy it takes to drive a Prius one mile!
  • BigBelly can operate for eight years on the equivalent energy it takes to drive a garbage truck one mile!
  • The first BigBelly was installed in Vail, Colorado in 2004.
  • BigBelly Solar has over 40 distributors in the US and around the world.
  • The newest model of BigBelly is 200 lbs. lighter and has a 33% smaller footprint than its predecessor.
  • BigBelly is made in the USA!
  • The standard black machine is made with recycled ABS plastic.
  • Some of the high profile BigBelly locations are:
    • Fenway Park (home of The Boston Red Sox)
    • Boston's Faneuil Hall
    • Baltimore Inner Harbour
    • The Alamo in San Antonio, Texas
    • Chicago Millennium Park
    • Harvard University
    • Walden Pond (of Henry David Thoreau fame)