Bigbelly Trash Cans
In December of 2018, the Japantown Community Benefit District was awarded a grant through the Office of Economic Workforce Development to participate in the Bigbelly Trash Receptacle Pilot Program.
Through this pilot program, Japantown received four (4) Bigbelly trash receptacles that has been branded with the JapantownSF logo and placed at key locations, chosen due to their high trash volume and based on City trash can data collected by the Mayor’s Fix-It Team.
• Prevents individuals from rummaging through the trash in front of business or property.
• CLEAN™ system access to view receptacle operations by JCBD.
• Convenient cigarette receptacle to curb cigarette butt trash.
• Installing the Bigbelly trash receptacle reduces sidewalk trash from the surrounding area.
• No leaks coming from the bottom of the receptacles.
• No visible trash piling up at the bottom of the receptacles.
This first, proven, and leading solar-powered waste compactor delivers a 150 gallons of capacity, up to 10X a traditional waste bin. Total containment ensures that trash is kept in and pests stay out for cleaner spaces.
Bigbelly's suite of smart waste bins all communicate their real-time status and notify crews when they are ready to be collected. Having enough capacity and knowing when to collect streamlines waste management operations, increases productivity, and keeps public areas clean and green.
JapantownSF Big Belly Ribbon Cutting
Japantown Community Benefit District welcomes four Bigbelly units into our neighborhood. Not only will the trash receptacles help keep Japantown trash free, but will be an eye-catching reminder for all of us to do our part in the keeping our neighborhood clean.
With the help of the Office of Economic Workforce Development, a special ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Tuesday, August 27th. Acting Mayor, Supervisor Vallie Brown along with OEWD Director, Joaquin Torres and Japantown Merchants Association President, Richard Hashimoto, along with many community members, unveiled four new state-of-the-art Bigbelly waste receptacles in Japantown. The four Bigbelly trash cans were included in the most recent City budget as part of a $12 million investment to increase cleanliness on highly trafficked corridors. They are the first of 80 to be installed throughout the City.
Much appreciation to our sponsors: Japantown Merchants Association, Nihonmachi Street Fair, Japan Center Garage and Kinokuniya Bookstores USA for their support!
