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.
