See Sustainability in Action: Bigbelly + MassRecycle Earth Day Tour

This Earth Day, Bigbelly and MassRecycle are bringing sustainability to life—in the places where life happens.

On Thursday, April 16 from 1–3 PM, municipal leaders, sustainability professionals, and operations teams are invited to Bigbelly’s Methuen manufacturing facility for a behind-the-scenes look at how cleaner, more beautiful public spaces are built.

🔧 From Design to Deployment

At Bigbelly Methuen—located in the historic former Malden Mills complex—visitors will experience how public space waste, recycling, and compost systems come together:

Designed for real-world environments
Built for durability, efficiency, and performance
Deployed to improve cleanliness and community experience

From fully enclosed systems that eliminate overflow to solar-powered smart technology that optimizes operations, this is infrastructure built for where life happens.

🏭 Built Local. Trusted Globally.

Designed in Needham and built in Methuen, Bigbelly systems are deployed to nearly 4,000 customers across 65+ countries—supporting cities like Cambridge and Somerville, campuses like Boston University, and communities around the world.

Every unit is assembled right here in the Merrimack Valley—bringing local manufacturing together with global impact.

🌱 Cleaner Spaces. Better Places.

Cleaner, well-maintained public spaces create more welcoming environments for residents, visitors, and communities alike.

Bigbelly systems help:

Eliminate litter and overflow
Reduce collections by up to 80%
Lower emissions and improve air quality
Support recycling and compost programs

Because better infrastructure doesn’t just improve operations—it enhances the everyday experience of a place.

🌊 From Streets to Oceans

What happens in public spaces doesn’t stay there.

By preventing litter at the source and improving containment, communities can protect waterways, reduce pollution, and support long-term environmental goals.