“The City of Shafter purchased 10-gallon recycling containers from Busch Systems to assist with our compliance with a State of California mandate for providing recycling opportunities to apartment complexes.  The challenge we were facing with one complex was that their residents are not allowed to leave traditional boxes or carts outside meaning the containers had to provide storage for recyclables plus still not be unsightly or unsanitary for inside use.  Busch Systems has a product line of 10-gallon containers where we could mix and match…

“Our city is making the Waste Watcher bins the standard bins for all city facilities since they clearly and effectively let folks know what materials can be placed in each bin.  We also like how the bins can be connected, so the trash bin cannot be separated and moved away from the recycling bins.   The Waste Watcher bins have the ability to add to the bin systems, another plus for our city since we are currently using a 3-bin Waste Watcher system for trash, bottles…

The recycling bin has come a long way since its early inception as a curb side blue box. This is mainly due to the fact that recycling programs have been constantly changing over the past 30 years. What was once a relatively limited collection process has evolved into an integral part of waste management right around the globe. Luckily, the recycling bin has evolved with this changing landscape. What was once a simple blue box has now transformed into an array of products with a…