The 5 Best Places To Put Outdoor Recycling Bins

Business owners can do a great deal to promote recycling among their employees and their customers. All it really takes is setting up outdoor recycling bins that are clearly labeled and easy to reach. Paying close attention to the types of bins used and where they are placed will certainly help make your business a more environmentally responsible operation. So where should outdoor recycling containers be located? Here are a few examples of where to spot those bins and get positive results.

Near Vending Machines

It is not unusual to see vending machines positioned outside various types of retail businesses. Those machines will often feature an array of snacks and soft drinks. Having outdoor recycling bins that are located next to the vending machines will make it all the easier to deposit wrappers, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans once the contents are consumed. Along with aiding the recycling effort, this approach also helps to keep the area tidy.

Employee Parking Lots

Many people end up with all sorts of things in their vehicles that can be recycled with ease. To encourage employees to recycle rather than toss those items in the trash, spot several sets of outdoor recycling bins at strategic points in the employee parking lot. Start with a set of bins by the employee entrance, and then consider adding more sets along the middle and the far end of the space.  The idea is to ensure that the bins are relatively close to any parking space. That will prompt employees to remove any soda cans and other recyclable items into the appropriate bins.

Outdoor Break Areas

Businesses often set up areas where employees can take breaks outside. Along with covered areas that sport picnic tables and benches, why not add a set of outdoor recycling bins? This approach will allow employees who decide to have lunch in those break areas to easily place sandwich bags, empty plastic containers, and aluminum cans into the appropriate bins once they are done.

Outside the Back Door

Many restaurants in larger cities have a door that leads from the kitchen to a back alley. That alley is the ideal place for a set of outdoor recycling bins. The kitchen staff can easily use those bins to dispose of plastic and paper wraps that once contained food, dispose of any glass containers that are no longer needed, and even get rid of any shredded documents that come from the business office of the restaurant.

Street Entrances

Employees are not the only ones who can make use of a set of outdoor recycling bins. If your business has a main door that is accessed from the street, why not set up a set of bins near that front door? Be sure to mark each of the bins so there is no doubt about what types of recyclable materials should be deposited in each one. That makes it all the easier for anyone passing by to drop in an empty soda can, a plastic bottle, or dispose of an old newspaper without dropping it into a trash receptacle.

Keep in mind that outdoor bins come in many styles and colors. Browse Waste Wise Products Inc.’s recycling bin collections and select a design that’s practical and will fit in neatly with the color scheme and the general look of your business operation. Once the bins are in place, check them at least once or twice a week to see if they are full. Assuming that you use liners for each one, it will be easy to remove the contents, install a new liner, and prepare the collected items for transport to a recycling center.

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