Testimonials

  • "The solar trash receptacles have to go citywide. It will give us a more productive work force because you don't have to pick them up every day."

    - Thomas Menino
    Boston Mayor

  • "The machines are working magnificently. Normally we would be emptying the cans twice a day, but we empty the BigBellies once a week. They are better than advertised."

    - Jim Burkhardt
    Regional Manager, Cincinnati Parks Department

  • "The main thing for a Business Improvement District is you have to make it look neater. New benches and planters are nice, but you have to get rid of the litter. The BigBelly has been terrific for our beautification efforts: you can see all the trash with the other cans, which is quite unsightly; but the BigBelly creates a much nicer look. We're very pleased, especially with the visual improvement the BigBelly units have made in the BID - there's less litter, and they look beautiful."

    - Marie Torniali
    Executive Director, Steinway Street Business Improvement District, Queens NYC

  • "Somerville is a densely populated city with a tight budget - so we are always seeking ways to do more with less. We had a number of constantly-overflowing trash cans in our squares that City staff were visiting four times a day or more for collection. We did a several-month test trial with five BigBellies, and they made a big difference. We've now dropped to one collection per day at our busiest spots, saving valuable staff time. The BigBellies eliminated unsightly and unhealthy trashcan overflow at each site they were placed, even at our Dunkin Donuts / Bus Stop location, and our residents have noticed with approval. We decided without reservation to purchase the trial units, and we plan to budget for more in the spring."

    - Michael Lambert
    Aide to Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone, City of Somerville, MA

  • "I was skeptical at first, but to my amazement, the machines are working great for the university. They're very attractive and people really use them. We only have to empty them intermittently, and there's no maintenance – we don’t have to worry about them at all. I'm a believer now."

    - Ted Woods
    Refuse Coordinator, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

  • "Utilizing these compactors, we have saved money by reducing collections while at the same time eliminated unsightly overflowing trash cans, and reducing pests and odor...The BigBelly trash compactors exemplify our willingness to find innovative, environmentally friendly projects to enhance our community."

    - David Cohen
    Mayor of Newton, MA

  • "With the time savings from using the BigBelly system, our trash collectors will be reassigned to other tasks, creating opportunities to do work that was not being done for lack of resources. There is always lots to do - painting buildings, cutting grass, fixing our 60-mile trail system, and so on. Using the BigBelly, we will have more time to do other important tasks - tasks that make us do our jobs better."

    - Gerald Checco
    Superintendent, Cincinnati Park Board

  • "I've been doing waste services at the Oregon Zoo for 12 years, and the BigBelly machines have changed my life for the better. I have to make less frequent trips, it's easier on my back, and it even makes me take more pride in keeping the area clean. They've been great."

    - Mark Newberg
    Oregon Zoo, Custodian

  • "It has a ton of benefits - it will save the city time and money, keep litter from overflowing, and discourage illegal dumping of trash. This will save us a lot of time for guys to fill potholes, fix sidewalks, and do other things."

    - Tim McCarthy
    Principal Assistant to Commissioner of Public Works, City of Boston