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Corbett Administration Recognizes City of Philadelphia for Innovative Practices - April 18, 2012
The City of Philadelphia was recognized in the category of “innovative community and governmental initiatives” for the city’s BigBelly Solar intelligent waste and recycling collection system in Center City. In 2009, with assistance from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED), the City of Philadelphia replaced waste baskets with BigBelly Solar compacting litter baskets and recycling containers. The initiative helped reduce weekly trash collection from 17 times a week to 2.5, saving $1 million in annual collection costs. The program was recognized by the Climate Leadership Group as a global “best practice” in the waste category.

CEO Barry Fougere to present at Metropolitan Solutions Forum April 24 - April 10, 2012
Highlights of the Hannover Fair in Germany include the Special Session USA on Tuesday, April 24, at 3pm with a presentation by BigBelly Solar CEO Barry Fougere on “Combining smart grid technology & solar power to transform waste & recycling collection.” At the Metropolitan Solutions Forum, an integral part of HANNOVER MESSE 2012 from April 23 to 27, internationally renowned experts will be addressing topics such as intelligent energy supply, climate protection and mobility.

BigBelly Solar to exhibit at IFAT Entsorga in Munich - March 19, 2012
Newton, MA – BigBelly Solar, Inc., a leading global provider of innovative and sustainable information solutions for the management of waste & recycling, today announced that it will be exhibiting at IFAT Entsorga in Munich, Germany from May 7-11, 2012, in Booth B2.319. IFAT, “the world’s leading trade fair for water, sewage, waste and raw…

APM Terminals Deploys BigBelly Solar Waste Collection System to Reduce Litter at Port of Los Angeles - January 17, 2012
APM Terminals unveils the BigBelly Solar Waste & Recycling System at the Port of Los Angeles to reduce collection costs and eliminate overflowing trash from blowing into the water. “Keeping our facility litter-free is key to maintaining the high standards and image of APM Terminals,” said Justin Weir, Director, Maintenance & Repair. “The BigBelly Solar solution from WAXIE gives us an efficient way to manage our trash collection that is in keeping with our overall commitment to sustainability and ongoing CO2 emissions reduction.”

BigBelly Solar Honored as New England Clean Energy Council’s Emerging Company of the Year - November 3, 2011
NECEC recognized BigBelly Solar for its dramatic growth and substantial global influence in increasing resource efficiencies and reducing environmental impacts in the waste management industry.

BigBelly Solar Unveils “Smart Grid for Waste & Recycling” - September 26, 2011
BigBelly Solar launched its next-generation intelligent waste & recycling collection system, the “Smart Grid for Waste & Recycling,” which features new and expanded capabilities at each layer, delivering dramatic cost savings while improving service levels.

BigBelly Solar Selected as a GoingGreen Global 200 Winner - September 22, 2011
“We are honored to have been selected by AlwaysOn as one of the game-changing companies driving the global greentech revolution,” said Barry Fougere, CEO of BigBelly Solar. “The innovative application of information technology and renewable energy to solve the world’s energy, environmental and financial problems is an exciting mission for our firm and the other winners.”

Kissimmee, FL – City of Kissimmee Installs BigBelly Waste & Recycling Collection System Throughout Downtown - July 27, 2011
The City of Kissimmee Sanitation Division has partnered with Waste Management to obtain the BigBelly Solar Intelligent Waste & Recycling Collection System. The Public Works Department has installed more than 30 solar-powered waste & recycling stations throughout Downtown Kissimmee to reduce litter, encourage recycling and enable the City to deliver essential public services at a reduced cost.

BigBelly Solar opens new sales office to support European expansion - June 30, 2011
“I am delighted to work directly with an already robust and growing group of customers and distribution partners in the region,” said Hervé Tenaglia, the new Regional Sales Director for Europe. BigBelly Solar has approximately 150 European customers with nearly 1,000 solar-powered waste & recycling stations deployed across 20 countries.

BigBelly Solar sells 10,000th waste & recycling station - May 11, 2011
Recipient Los Angeles Community College District expands intelligent waste collection system to 200 BigBelly waste & recycling stations across all nine campuses, freeing up labor for other tasks and beautifying the grounds District-wide

Halifax, Nova Scotia – Halifax waterfront’s pilot recycling program diverts 95% of beverage containers from landfill - February 3, 2011
Nestlé Waters Canada and Waterfront Development Corporation Limited (WDC) today announced that the recent pilot public spaces recycling program on the Halifax waterfront resulted in a 95% diversion rate for beverage containers and a combined container, paper diversion rate of 83%.

BigBelly Solar Doubles Revenues - January 31, 2011
Waste & recycling solutions company continues to grow as its customers save, doubling revenues in 2010 with more than 50 percent of sales represented by satisfied repeat customers looking to expand their budget savings, operational responsiveness and positive environmental impact. With over 750 customers in nearly every state and 30 countries, BigBelly Solar now has more than 9,000 solar compactor and recycling units deployed in the service of municipalities, universities, park systems and other institutions that are focused on becoming greener, cleaner and more efficient.

Barry Fougere Joins BigBelly Solar as Chief Operating Officer - February 25, 2010
BigBelly Solar, Inc., the world’s first waste collection systems company that integrates renewable power and information technology to dramatically lower the operating costs, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with the waste collection process, today announced the appointment of Barry Fougere as Chief Operating Officer. Fougere brings more than 20 years of senior leadership in business management and services to BigBelly Solar and its customers.

Portland, OR – More Solar-Powered Trash Compactors Headed to Downtown Portland - September 17, 2009
The units will help city cut back on trash pickup and prevent overflow of waste. These effects also lead to better air quality for the city; if all trashcans were converted to BigBelly units, the city could reduce CO2emissions by at least 25,000 pounds per year.

Chicago, IL – Solar compactors put the squeeze on Devon Ave garbage - May 1, 2009
WRCC Executive Director Amie Zander said, “We have seen a reduction in litter and have gone from two trash pick-ups per day to once every three days.”…

Philadelphia, PA – Mayor Nutter unveils 500 BigBelly solar compactors for trash & recycling - April 30, 2009
“Today we are proud to announce the largest deployment of solar powered litter baskets anywhere in America. This technology will save taxpayers money, introduce sidewalk recycling and keep our streets clean. This is one more important step towards achieving our sustainability goals.”

Albany, NY – State of New York Press Release: OGS Unveils BigBelly Solar Powered Compactors - June 12, 2008
“Today OGS is introducing the Capital Region to the BigBelly. Using only the power of the sun, these devices are able to compact up to 150 gallons of trash to one-fifth its original volume,” said Commissioner Egan.