Parks are where communities move, play, gather and connect. From neighborhood playgrounds and athletic fields to waterfronts, trails and destination parks, these spaces are expected to remain clean, welcoming and ready for people every day.
Behind that experience is an operational challenge: park systems are often large, dispersed and constantly changing. A busy weekend, special event or warm fall afternoon can create very different service needs from one location to the next.
Bigbelly is heading to the 2026 NRPA Annual Conference in Philadelphia, Sept. 29–Oct. 1, to talk about how smarter waste and recycling infrastructure can help. Visit us at Booth #226.
Know When—and Where—to Collect
Traditional collection routes often rely on fixed schedules. But not every bin fills at the same rate, and not every park needs service at the same time.
Bigbelly combines increased capacity with CLEAN™ fullness notifications, giving teams better visibility into actual service needs across parks, trails, athletic facilities, waterfronts and gathering areas.
That visibility helps teams prioritize collections, reduce unnecessary trips and stay ahead of overflows—while optimizing collection resources across the system.
Cleaner Parks. Better Communities.
Fully enclosed Bigbelly stations keep waste contained, helping reduce pest access and prevent wind-blown or pest-strewn litter. Greater capacity also helps teams manage high-volume areas without sacrificing the appearance and experience of the park.
The result is about more than waste collection. Cleaner public spaces support recreation, community connection and the sense that a place is cared for.
Sustainability That Shows Up in Daily Operations
Smarter collections can also support broader sustainability goals. Reducing unnecessary service trips and bag use while improving recycling visibility gives park systems practical ways to improve day-to-day operations and measure progress.
Bigbelly is designed for the realities of public space—outdoor conditions, changing volumes and the need to perform year after year. That durability matters in park environments where infrastructure needs to work through changing seasons and constant community use.
Philadelphia: A Fitting Place for the Conversation
Philadelphia’s parks and public spaces provide a fitting backdrop for a national conversation about the role parks play in community life. We look forward to meeting the professionals who plan, operate and protect these places every day.
Visit Bigbelly at Booth #226 to explore a smarter approach to waste and recycling across your park system.
Better Parks. Better Communities.
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