Amusement & Attractions

CleanRiver understands the unique waste management challenges faced by the amusement industry. It’s about cultivating an experience that resonates with the values of modern visitors and enhancing your brand’s appeal. By incorporating a recycling program, you are making a strong statement about your commitment to the environment, which can significantly elevate your brand’s reputation among eco-conscious patrons. With high foot traffic and various waste streams, effective recycling and waste diversion are essential. Our tailored solutions for amusement parks, museums, aquariums, and zoos ensure efficient collection and sorting of recyclables, reducing contamination and maximizing recycling rates.

In the age where consumers demand more than just entertainment, such an initiative can give you a competitive edge, leading to higher guest loyalty and repeat visits. Simultaneously, effective recycling programs can help in lowering operational costs through efficient waste management. The adoption of recycling within your amusement facility doesn’t only contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment, but also shapes a better, more engaging guest experience.

The Challenge:
Little Rock Zoo had a recycling program but it was failing. Their program consisted of separate waste and recycling containers that were not separating the recycling from the garbage effectively. They were often moved around to different areas in the zoo and sometimes not placed together which meant that visitors didn’t have the option to recycle, in some cases they just had a garbage can.

The zoo didn’t have enough manpower to sort the waste at the collection stage so often everything was disposed of as garbage. Also, the wildlife was hindering efforts, the squirrels would eat holes in the tops of containers to get to the garbage, and the bags themselves were too big and heavy to lift out of the bins causing servicing challenges.

Zoo visitors were also leaving garbage on top of the bins such as dirty diapers which was just adding to the garbage collection issues.

The Solution:
CleanRiver suggested a dome top recycling container to separate the recycling and garbage at the point of disposal. The units are attached so that the recycling and waste streams are always together even if the bins are moved, and the domed top prevents garbage from being left on top of the unit by visitors. The front opening door means the units are much easier to service; the liner pulls straight out for emptying rather than having to lift a heavy garbage bag up and out of the unit.
The custodial team reported that the amount of recycling collected increased by 65% since the installation of the CleanRiver bins. In addition to an increased diversion rate, 1% of the maps are now being returned for recycling as visitors exit the zoo.

The Impact:
– Diverting 65% more recycling from landfill
– Easier and quicker servicing of bins for custodial staff
– Cleaner appearance for zoo visitors
– Educating visitors on what happens to recycled waste

By partnering with CleanRiver, you can make a positive impact on the environment while providing exceptional entertainment.