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April 22, 2008 – Just in time for Earth Day, the City of Springfield has installed two BigBelly® solar powered trash compactors. 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 four to five times within the same footprint as ordinary receptacles. BigBelly’s compaction eliminates collection trips and can cut related fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. The closed receptacle design keeps pests out and litter in and helps to make cities and parks cleaner and more livable.
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno said: “This is a great example of ways the City of Springfield is utilizing alternative energy technology to help lower our costs and do our part to help improve the environment.”
One compactor has been installed near the side entrance at City Hall. The other is located in Court Square.
BigBelly® has been operating successfully in other cities and towns across the country and in several countries around the world for two years, logging tens of thousands of machine-days with outstanding reliability and performance.
The award of the trash compactors to the City is made possible through a grant from the Commonwealth’s Renewable Energy Trust Fund.
A Massachusetts manufacturer, BigBelly Solar® is focused on introducing clean solar technology to communities, enabling them to help address the world’s environmental problems.
“These Massachusetts-manufactured solar trash compactors are a great way for communities to introduce the benefits of solar electricity to citizens who may not be familiar the technology,” said Renewable Energy Trust Director Warren Leon. “The Trust is pleased to support the city of Springfield in its clean energy efforts.”
Please note: Members of the installation team can be made available for media demonstrations.
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Page last updated: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 09:02 am
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