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The Case for Composting in High-Volume Food Service Operations

March 5, 2022

High-volume foodservice operations have a huge responsibility in contributing to the nation’s food waste. Without a food composter, recycling program, and waste reduction plan in place, restaurants, and grocery stores can waste high volumes of perfectly usable food. Let these statistics sink in: Californians throw away nearly 6 million tons of food scraps or food…

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How a Baler Improves Waste Diversion

February 20, 2022

A baler is an important tool for improving waste diversion. By mechanically compressing recyclable materials into uniform bales, a baler helps make the recycling process more efficient and easier to manage. This diverts would-be waste from landfills and can lead to significant savings in terms of waste hauling costs. If you’re looking for a way…

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How Compactors and Balers Help Battle Global Warming

February 11, 2022

Global warming is a pressing issue that isn’t going away unless we do something about it. In order to battle the ever-growing problem, it is crucial for corporations and businesses to take an honest, hard look at their waste management systems. The good news is that reducing your company’s greenhouse gas emissions could be as…

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What are Smart Malls, Parks, and Universities Using to Control Public Trash?

January 15, 2022

Public spaces like malls, parks, and quads can become a mess when waste receptacles are overflowing, or visitors simply toss their trash on the ground instead of in the trash bin. To combat this, small trash compactors are an ideal option for these areas. Trash compactors maximize capacity and eliminate overflowing cans by compacting waste…

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How Commercial Trash Compactors Improve Sanitation

December 15, 2021

Commercial trash compactors are one of the best investments your business can make. Not only do they reduce the overall volume of waste, but they also improve sanitation and make it easier to maintain a clean environment. Check out our award-winning compactors and balers!

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New Composting Law SB 1383 Begins January 2022

December 8, 2021

Reminder to California restaurant owners, hotels, schools, healthcare facilities, and the like: The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has passed a new composting law regarding composting food waste. If your organization generates food waste, you are expected to implement these regulations beginning in January of 2022 — but don’t worry, Bay Area…

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Waste Experts’ Take on Modern Waste Management Techniques

November 15, 2021

Our waste experts at Bay Area Trash Compactor are always searching for new innovative ways to deal with waste efficiently and effectively. With the rise of smart technology, waste management has become a rapidly evolving industry centered around reducing the environmental impact of the waste we are producing. In this article, we’ll take you through…

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Best Deodorizers For Your Solid Waste Management Plan

October 15, 2021

Don’t turn your nose up at a solid waste management plan – especially one that prioritizes odor control. The best deodorizers and disinfectants efficiently control odors and microbes to provide long-lasting results. If your company deals with large amounts of waste, you are likely acquainted with holding your breath while speed-walking past the smelly disposal…

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Could This Be the Answer to Overflowing Trash Cans in South Lake Tahoe?

October 11, 2021

Lake Tahoe is known for its natural splendor. Snowy mountains, dense forests, and the clear freshwater lake draw nearly fifteen million tourists a year to this city in northern California. Unfortunately, in recent years, tourism and litter have contributed to a major trash problem in South Lake Tahoe. With the community’s cry to Keep Tahoe Blue…

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The Many Benefits of Using a Cardboard Baler

September 12, 2021

For many years, cardboard boxes have been used to transport large and small items throughout the world. In today’s society, where we have become more and more accustomed to e-commerce, millions of cardboard boxes are delivered to homes and businesses every day. But what becomes of all that waste? Some people will flatten and stack…