Wide Scale Public Space Recycling 2013 STAR Summit Jamie Marsh Sales Director - BigBelly Solar

Sustainable Recycling Collection Keys to a successful and scalable recycling program: Maximize resources for efficient collection – Combine waste and recycling collection – Maximum on-site capacity – Collection transparency – Reallocate resources to add to justification – Utilize monthly savings/revenue to fund program Convenience – User friendly solution – Single stream, if possible – Make it simple for the public – Ample opportunities to recycle

Sustainable Recycling Collection Keys to a successful and scalable recycling program Promote the initiative – Get BID’s and local businesses buy-in Potential sponsorship opportunities – Engage the public with on-site messaging – Incorporate public facing sustainability efforts – Involve the media Maintain/Improve regional aesthetics – Don’t be an eyesore – Choose to blend in or stand out – Educate/engage youth via design contests, etc.

Compliment front- end solution with powerful back-end data Deliver visibility, transparency and control Accurate information helps plan future expansion Continued evaluation of Historical data improves efficiency Information is a Game Changer

Recycling Success Stories

Philadelphia Implemented public space recycling for the first time Currently have 400+ single-stream recycling units deployed Introduced sidewalk recycling to large pedestrian population Combined waste and recycling collection pickups to streamline operations Realized 70% operational savings through efficient collection Diverted over 1,000 tons since inception 48% increase in diversion tonnage since 2009

NYC – Times Square Alliance March 2013 – NYC launched its largest pilot program in public space recycling Dual stream recycling program sponsored by Alcoa Waste collection frequency reduced - 4x/day to 4x/week -labor hours reallocated to recycling tasks - Diversion rate 29% - average 4+ tons/month Monthly savings fuels periodic expansion

Flower Mound, TX March 2013 – Expanded BigBelly deployment with installation of 22 additional recycling compactors in parks and public spaces Maximum efficiency with use of on-site compaction – Stations are emptied only when needed – Saves the town money – Reduces emissions/fuel consumption – Raises recycling awareness 45% diversion rate Averages 3+ tons/year

Denton, TX First implementation of BigBelly solution in 2012 with pedestrian recycling options Expanded single stream recycling in April positive public reaction and impact to operations -Double stations -Combined waste and recycling collection to maximize efficiency -Availability in parks and downtown area, complimentary aesthetics and ease of use - Communication platform to encourage pedestrian recycling Recycling program aligned with City sustainability goals Data collected used for reporting/planning Will divert 1+ ton in 2013

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