Reducing costs and diverting more waste at Langley Events Centre.
Challenge
The Township of Langley wanted to expand their corporate solid waste program called “Responsible” to additional township facilities including the Langley Events Centre (LEC). Their plan was to create and implement a flagship waste management program that would inspire sustainability programs in other facilities.
The LEC is home to many sports teams including the Vancouver Stealth lacrosse team, Trinity Western University Athletics, and various lacrosse and hockey teams from all ages. It’s also used for many community events and weddings.
CleanRiver 3C Solution
The implementation of the LEC recycling program is a perfect example of how the CleanRiver 3C process makes a real impact on sustainable success.
Culture:
- Rebranded the solid waste program to a Zero Waste Challenge to inspire buy-in from fans and staff.
- 3 waste audits identified that 43% of the waste could be composted and 35% could be recycled.
- Workshops for key stakeholders identified areas of improvement, helped everyone feel involved.
- A green purchasing program was implemented. Compostable food packaging and bulk condiments are used by vendors, and washrooms contain 100% recycled paper towel and tissue paper.
- Large garbage cans were removed from offices and replaced with a blue box and mini organics and waste bins. Encourages employees to think twice about what throw out and whether it could recycled or composted.
Communication:
- Training for stakeholders and staff on what was recyclable and compostable to empower them to coach fans and visitors on how to sort properly.
- Consistent use of color and images on the zero waste stations both front and back-of-house.
- Public education campaign using posters and social media encouraged patrons to sort their waste.
- Zero Waste Challenge launched during the Langley Rivermen’s first home game. Staff and volunteers assisted patrons in using new zero waste stations.
Collection:
- The 36 Transition® zero waste stations easily adapt to changing streams as the program evolves, protecting LEC’s equipment investment.
- Garbage is collected in clear bags so that recyclable and compostable items can be identified and diverted from landfill.
- Back-of-house collection program was set up to capture any recyclable materials that could be diverted from the kitchen, concessions and day to-day operations.
- A new waste and recycling room was constructed which acts as a central housing area for waste and recycling before it is collected by the contractor.
Impact
By incorporating the CleanRiver 3C process the LEC were able to implement a high performing waste diversion program that reduced their landfill waste by 63%.
- Cut waste hauling costs by 50%
- Increased diversion rate to 50%
- 63% reduction landfill waste
Leverage the CleanRiver 3C Process to divert more waste from landfill. Call us at 1-888-646-4246 or email solutions@cleanriver.com
Testimonials
What Our Clients are Saying
“At Priddis Greens Golf & Country Club, we were seeking a sustainable solution to expand our recycling and waste collection program. Most golf specific suppliers for these products are out of the United States and overpriced. CleanRiver worked with us to create custom solutions for managing the collection of various items including scorecards, pencils, towels, recycling, and waste. We are very happy with the end results and look forward to expanding our products to enhance collection at our practice facilities as well as on the golf course.”
“I wanted to follow up with a thank you note. We have received our bins and installed them throughout our facility. They are spectacular. See pics attached.
Jim, sincere thanks for the grant funding and allowing us to really elevate the look of our building. It’s amazing what a difference these bins make.
Thank you both for working so closely with us through this process and making it so seamless. I hope you are both staying healthy and happy.”
“I can’t tell you how much this container is getting praise around here. The Public Works Director attended an Executive Management Team meeting in that conference room at City Hall with the new unit, and he was sure to let me know that the container received several compliments. These will catch on like wildfire in that beautiful old building that needs better recycling options than just a dumpy blue pail.
“We were put in contact with Tom Lembo in early October. Within 2 weeks we were able to finalize our full order with ease. Tom always responded to our emails in a timely fashion, even when he was traveling at tradeshows. I value good customer service and I felt it was important to forward this feedback to the company. Tom made this process easy and smooth and answered all questions on our end. Tom even suggested some training tools for our employees in order for our company to become efficient in recycling. It is difficult to find valuable people who truly make a difference with a client, and Tom did exactly that.
“The addition of the recycle bins along with the correct location of the bins has been an outstanding success and we look forward to even more improvement with the new bins provided this year that are located at all entrances. We are very pleased with the progress we have made recycling and appreciative of the help we have received.”
“Thanks for your time this morning. A couple pictures with the receptacles in action! They turned out so great, I am beyond thrilled with them.”
“On behalf of the Green Army Team at TSH, I would like to thank Karen Morris for the outstanding patience and the excellent work she has done to help us improve our waste diversion rates.
“We made a major purchase of two different CleanRiver units for our campus. In both locations, our newly renovated student center and our athletic fields, both aesthetics and function were of utmost importance. The CleanRiver TIM and Excel Slant top units ended up being perfect for the locations. They look great and are very functional. Thank you also for the great customer service through the process!”
“Hello! Just wanted to let you know that the bins arrived on Friday. Everyone (staff and our members) loves them! They look great! I’ve attached a few pictures for you! We’ve moved them all into place and they are being used! Thanks!”
“I wanted to thank you for the prompt delivery of the bins. Everyone is very happy with how well they look. We are still in the process of getting them all switched out on grounds, but I wanted to let you know how happy we are. Thanks again!”
“We LOVE the new bins! They look awesome and are definitely what we’ve been wanting. I definitely hope to purchase more bins in the future, I imagine we’ll be looking at additional TRH bins for the academic buildings.”
“The project has been a success and people of the different sites from the Corporation are really integrating the concept. The signs and the bins were perfect for the purpose.
“Thank you for everything you did to have my five recycling stations delivered one week before my requested deadline. I truly appreciate the outstanding service! The graphics and the stations as a whole look fantastic, and the staff here at the convention center are also impressed with this quality product.”
“We tried to have a recycling program before but didn’t have enough manpower to sort the garbage and the bags were too big and heavy to lift out of the bins. We researched some different…
“We have multiple clients that have chosen CleanRiver recycling bins. They are high-quality, durable products with great signage options that help teach users how to properly sort what’s in their hand.
“I have had the pleasure of working with CleanRiver for five years. We have purchased a large quantity of the 3 and 4 bin recycling stations for use at several of our facilities across the state (we have 54 facilities from Rockford to Cairo and Quincy to Danville). Based on several factors outlined below, we hope to purchase more in the future.
The bins look amazing with the logo and the design of them makes it very clear. It has helped us reduce contamination significantly. We still have more work to do, but these help a ton.
CleanRiver was able provide us with solutions for the site. It was a seamless process from our walk through onsite, to design and ordering. They were quick to listen to our requirements and make recommendations.
The Pizza box bins have been great. Our cleaners have definitely seen an improvement to the site overall. There has been a huge reduction in pizza boxes around the property. I would recommend working with CleanRiver!
