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Bigbelly last week worked with nonprofit MassRecycle to host an early Earth Day tour at its Methuen factory.
The national manufacturer of enclosed trash bins and solar-powered smart systems serves Haverhill and other area communities said the tour brought together community and university leaders, sustainability professionals and business leader.
During the tour, attendees learned about Bigbelly’s fully enclosed bins that eliminate overflow, litter and pests, helping to maintain cleaner and more welcoming public spaces. Solar-powered compaction technology delivers up to five times the capacity of traditional bins, while real-time data enables cities and campuses to reduce collections by up to 80%—cutting truck traffic, lowering emissions and improving efficiency.
“Public spaces are where life happens—and how they look and function shapes how people experience a community. This tour is about showing how better infrastructure can create cleaner, more beautiful, and more welcoming environments. When we bring together performance, sustainability and design, we can transform everyday spaces—all together better,” explained Michelle Firmbach, director of marketing at Bigbelly and a MassRecycle board member.
MassRecycle Executive Director Abbey Massaro added, “At MassRecycle, we focus on creating opportunities for people to experience sustainable materials management firsthand. Today’s tour was a great example of what sustainable materials management looks like in practice. Seeing how Bigbelly’s products are made and having the chance to connect with others in the field made this a really valuable experience for our network.”
Bigbelly is located in the historic former Malden Mills complex.
A worker at Methuen-based BigBelly assembles a fully enclosed bin with solar-powered compaction technology. (Courtesy photograph.)