Big Belly
This is one kind of big belly that definitely looks good.
And it’s solar powered.
Big Belly is a public litter (waste) bin that provides
on-site (in the belly) sorting of solid waste from recyclables and then
compacts it. The compaction is such that the unit can hold 5 times as much.
This unit is appearing on the Australian landscape and has recently been
installed in the Flinders Ranges in SA.
Benefits include: solar-powered, automatic compaction, reduces
collections by 4 times or more, eliminates overflowing bins, keeps litter in,
pests out, demonstrates commitment to community & environment, educate the
public, can provide marketing platform – Advertising mounts.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mn1Ac1DE4BY
Unley Council is considering the merit and cost of Big Belly.
It certainly has merit and if the cost is right, it should have a big bellied future across Australia.
what a fantastic idea.
ReplyDeleteSounds great for the remote areas. Will certainly reduce the number of pickups.