Smart-Pack, Automatic Compacting Receptacle
Actual Savings
& Payback
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Incredible
Savings
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Automatic Compacting Receptacles
The following is based
upon data that was accumulated by various customers who implemented
automatic compacting receptacles in their operation. (The data was supplied
by the customers and compiled into this format by WasteCare Corporation).
These are actual savings (rounded to the nearest dollar). Savings and
payback periods vary dependent upon the criteria used by each operation, the
number of units being used,and other factors.
Quick-Service
Restaurants
Annual Savings
* Does not include tax and
depreciation benefits
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Location # |
Waste Hauling Savings |
Trash Liners |
Labor Savings |
Capital Savings |
Annual Savings |
Payback (Months) |
| 1 |
$2,448 |
$80 |
$4,176 |
$450 |
$7,154 |
15 |
| 2 |
$1,440 |
$(58) |
$1,505 |
$600 |
$3,487 |
26 |
| 3 |
$1,008 |
$379 |
$1,762 |
$300 |
$3,449 |
18 |
| 4 |
$1872 |
$59 |
$608 |
$300 |
$2,839 |
22 |
| 5 |
$2,544 |
$80 |
$3,650 |
$450 |
$6,724 |
13 |
| 6 |
$1,080 |
$142 |
$2,221 |
$600 |
$4,043 |
14 |
| 7 |
$1,248 |
$59 |
$536 |
$300 |
$2,143 |
31 |
| 8 |
$1,980 |
$236 |
$2,611 |
$300 |
$5,127 |
12 |
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Waste Hauling |
Compacted Waste occupies up
to 70% less dumpster space than loose, non-compacted waste. Dumpster tips,
dumpster size, and/or the number of dumpsters can be reduced allowing for
these savings. Variations in waste hauling savings from location to location
occur because of various waste hauling charges in each area and the fast
food organizations' agreements with waste haulers etc. |
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Trash Liners |
On a per bag basis, the heavy
duty strength bags that are used in Automatic Compacting Receptacles are
more expensive than conventional bin liners. However, the quantity that is
used, versus the quantity of conventional liners, usually results in either
savings or a break even point. |
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Labor |
One compacted cube of waste
holds the equivalent of 8 to 12 of the 33 gallon size bags of loose waste.
Because of this, the number of times (and the amount of time) required by
your employees to empty the trash bins and clean up around the trash bins
and dumpsters is substantially reduced, usually by as much as 75%. Leaks &
spills from removing trash in the dining area are also reduced or
eliminated. |
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Capital |
Some conventional bin
exteriors can absorb liquids over time. An average to high-volume dine-in
transaction store will usually replace their conventional bins at least
every 4 years. With good care, the construction of the Automatic Compacting
Receptacles allows for a much longer life, thereby decreasing overall
purchase costs over a 10 - 12 year period. |
In addition to the above savings there are several other intangible savings
that can be derived, such as:
- Reduced or eliminated loss of food trays - A device which inhibits the
loss of food trays while not obstructing waste deposits is standard on the
Smart-Pack
- Additional sales from Promotional Messages which sound to customers as
they make their waste deposits (Programming System is optional)
- Risk management benefits such as keeping the back door locked at night
since the trash doesn't need to be taken to the dumpster (it can be
scheduled to be removed during daylight or off-peak hours) etc.
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