
Total Waste Containment Transforms Aesthetics

No Windblown Litter or Access for Pests

Increased Capacity (Holds 5x Traditional Bin)

No Overflows or Visible Waste

Automated Real-Time Collection Notifications

Operational Insights, Analytics & Reporting

Uniform Public Space Recycling Programs

Measuring Recycling Diversion Rates
Suite of Smart, Connected Waste & Recycling Stations to Match the Unique Needs of Your Public Spaces
Each Bigbelly deployment is comprised of a customized fleet of smart waste & recycling stations. Stations can be configured as standalone single stations or as multi-stream double or triple stations to accommodate each community’s or facility’s waste stream collections. Each station is customized based on capacity, waste stream, and accessories/options. The full suite of smart stations are field-proven to be durable and street-tough across all environmental conditions.

Multiple Capacities

Self-Powered

Smart

Sensing

GPS-Enabled

Connected
HandGuard Hopper Safety System
The Bigbelly HandGuard Hopper is the only compactor interface that ensures public safety, eliminates all pest or human access to waste and always allows waste disposal – even while compacting.
Bigbelly Hopper | Competitor Locking Door | Competitor Open Interface | ||
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No Physical Access to Compactor |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Hopper rotates to always block access to compactor ram |
No Reliance on Sensors or Electronics |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Always present physical barrier doesn’t require sensors |
CE Compliant |
✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Meets all safety requirements of CE machinery directive |
No Sharp Edges |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Smooth features and plastic components |
No Pinch Points |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Careful consideration taken in design of moving components |
Pilfer Prevention |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | No physical access means no pilfering of waste |
Eliminates Illegal Dumping |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Limited size opening and hopper charge box prevents disposal of large bags |
Pest Reduction |
✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Fully enclosed system is a proven deterrent of pest activity |
Always Operational |
✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Physical barrier doesn’t require lockout during compaction |
Want to Learn More about Bigbelly’s Exclusive Hopper Technology?
Download the Hopper Safety System Data Sheet!
Safety
Bigbelly’s High Capacity unit is the only smart, solar-powered waste compactor that ensures a physical barrier (Bigbelly’s HandGuard Hopper Safety System) between users and the compaction mechanism. Bigbelly has 15 years of experience with 60,000+ components deployed, and meets or exceeds all aspects of public safety.
Bigbelly HC | Other Compactors | ||
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HandGuard Hopper Safety System |
✓ | ✗ | *Bigbelly Exclusive – Prevents all reach access to the compactor inside. |
Double Fail-Safe Design |
✓ | ✗ | Protections through CE required dual-redundancy safeguards |
Interlocked Access Door |
✓ | ✗ | Access door sensors are CE-required interlocks |
Dampened Foot Pedal |
✓ | ✗ | *Bigbelly Exclusive – Only foot pedal with safety dampening built-in standard |
Rounded Foot Pedal |
✓ | ✗ | No pinch points, rounded edges for foot safety |
Auto-Locking Doors |
✓ | ✗ | Front and top access doors lock automatically when closed, a CE requirement |
Fire Safety |
✓ | ✗ | Enclosed hopper limits airflow, minimizing the risk of fire |
CE Compliant |
✓ | ✗ | Meets all the safety requirements of machinery directive |
Want to Learn More about Bigbelly’s Exclusive Safety Features?
Download the ‘Critical Four’ Data Sheet!
Patented Energy Management
Bigbelly’s solar-powered compactor is the only smart waste compactor that will operate year-round in any location, on every street corner, wherever a waste bin is needed.
Bigbelly HC | Other Compactors | ||
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Works in Any Weather |
✓ | ✗ | Battery storage and ultra efficient operation allow for cloudy and snow covered operation |
Direct Sunlight Not Required |
✓ | ✗ | Only compactor on the market that operates in indirect sunlight |
3Wh Daily Energy |
✓ | ✗ | Most energy efficient compactor available, allowing operation without direct sunlight |
Skip-a-Cycle Protection |
✓ | ✗ | Bigbelly’s patent protected battery protection software included standard |
Battery Diagnostics |
✓ | ✗ | Bigbelly’s CLEAN software system monitors battery health and reports any service needs |
Operates at any Latitude |
✓ | ✗ | Ultra efficiency works in all markets worldwide |
Surplus Energy |
✓ | ✗ | Oversized battery ensure plentiful energy storage |
Want to Learn More about Bigbelly’s Patented Energy Management System?
Download the ‘Critical Four’ Data Sheet!
Compactor Performance
Bigbelly’s High Capacity solar-powered compactor delivers 5x-10x Real Capacity in comparison to a traditional bin, holding 600L of normal waste. Bigbelly excels in Real Capacity by optimizing Compaction Penetration, in combination with Waste Flow & Dump Angle.
Bigbelly HC | Other Compactors | ||
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Achieves Stated Compaction Ratio |
✓ | ✗ | Shortcomings of other compactors result in minimal real world capacity |
Compactor Penetration |
✓ | ✗ | Bigbelly compacts to 9”, exceeding compactor depth requirements to permanently compact waste |
Never Disabled |
✓ | ✗ | An in-use Hopper does not stop compactor from operation |
Dump Angle |
✓ | ✗ | Bigbelly HandGuard hopper dumps waste at a 70 degree angle, ensuring it doesn’t jam |
Optimized Waste Chute |
✓ | ✗ | Waste chute geometry ensures deposited waste falls into the bin rather than getting stuck |
Chain Drive |
✓ | ✗ | Ultra robust, energy efficient, maintenance free chain drive compactor mechanism |
Ram Teeth |
✓ | ✗ | Ram teeth pull waste under the compactor, ensuring complete compaction |
Want to Learn More about Bigbelly’s Compactor Performance?
Download the ‘Critical Four’ Data Sheet!
Street Tough
Bigbelly’s High Capacity Compactor has proven long term durability, with a track record of large scale deployments in diverse geographic regions. It is street tough, able to withstand major abuse, including daily rough use by collection crews, vandalism and harsh weather conditions. Each component, from the side panels to the solar bubble, is designed with safety, sustainability, and aesthetics in mind.
Bigbelly HC | Other Compactors | ||
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Modular Construction |
✓ | ✗ | Exterior components designed to be easily replaced if damaged |
Galvanized Construction |
✓ | ✗ | All Bigbelly metal parts are galvanized, with exterior parts powder coated to deter scratches and rust |
Plastic Side Panels |
✓ | ✗ | Dent & corrosion-free plastic sides are durable and easy to replace |
Solar Bubble |
✓ | ✗ | Thick clear plastic protective cover over glass solar panel |
Compactor Reliability |
✓ | ✗ | Market-exclusive chain drive compactor proven in over 60,000+ deployed |
Automotive Grade Electronics |
✓ | ✗ | Durable, safe and able to withstand harsh environments |
Lifecycle Testing |
✓ | ✗ | All products undergo comprehensive life cycle testing to prove longevity |
Want to Learn More about what makes Bigbelly Street-Tough?
Download the ‘Critical Four’ Data Sheet!
Hands-Free Foot Pedal
Bigbelly’s Hands-Free Foot Pedal provides a public waste system with public health and sanitation in mind. It is the safest on the market, with industry exclusive dampened safety opening, provides a no-touch user interface while maintaining the fully enclosed design that the Bigbelly Hopper System provides.
Talk to us today about easy retrofit options for adding this to existing fleets of hand operated HC5 and SC5!
Bigbelly HC | Other Compactors | ||
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Dampened Motion |
✓ | ✗ | Soft opening through integrated spring mechanism ensures safety and durability |
Bigbelly Hopper Compatible |
✓ | ✗ | Designed to pair with Bigbelly’s exclusive HandGuard hopper system |
Curved Profile |
✓ | ✗ | Side profile prevents damage from sidewalk clearing equipment |
Curved Underside |
✓ | ✗ | Protects injury to feet and ice and snow buildup |
Pinch Point-Free |
✓ | ✗ | Curved shapes, smooth motion and no gaps for injury to feet |
Stainless Internal Mechanism |
✓ | ✗ | Interior moving components are stainless steel for years of worry free operation |
Non-Slip Surface |
✓ | ✗ | Grip feature on top surface to prevent foot slipping |
Want to Learn More about how to go Hands-Free
Download the Hands-Free Foot Pedal Data Sheet!
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