Commercial
Types of Recycling Containers for Desks and Common Areas
Containers for inside buildings are usually purchased by business owners
or commercial building property managers. Haulers and recyclers can provide
a variety of containers for outside.
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Clearly identify recycling
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Container Options for Office and Desk Recycling
Several types of containers are suitable for small places and ideal for
use in offices. Some are designed to fit small spaces such as:
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A small box
on the desk
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Recycling/trash containers
under the desk
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Inside the
kitchen area
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By the copy machine
or printer
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To assist in your search for containers, view a list
of manufacturers and vendors of indoor containers (PDF: 19K). Please
note that this list is not comprehensive and that the City of San Diego
does not endorse the contents.
Containers for Common Areas
These 32- 64- or 96-gallon carts work well both inside and outside
buildings. Many recyclers are able to pick up recyclables directly
from these automated collection carts.
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commercial facilities have smaller enclosures on each floor, a 44
gallon corrugated plastic or cardboard container has proven to be
very efficient as a recycling container. Place recycling and trash
containers side by side and post signs identifying the recycling
container.
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Commercial Dumpsters
Measurements
Commercial dumpsters are typically available in 1 to 8 cubic yards (CY)
capacity. There are many possible sizes and types of lids available.
Roll-off Containers
Ideal for large volumes of waste and recyclables, this container
is available in sizes from 15 to 40 cubic yards. Containers
can be loaded from side doors or from the top.
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Trash Compactors
Compactors and balers compress a large volume of waste or recyclables
to help reduce hauling frequency and cost. Ask your hauler about models
and sizes that best serve your business.
Compactors
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| Small capacity trash compactor |
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| Large capacity trash compactor |
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Balers
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Balers save space and decrease the frequency of service. This system
should only be used for large volumes of the same material, such as
cardboard, and if the business has enough space to store the baled
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Photos courtesy EDCO and WasteCare Corporation
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