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What It Does

The Bags to Bins tool helps you create visual sorting guides showing:

  • Common items from your specific setting (office, restaurant, school, etc.)
  • Which bin each item goes in (recycling, compost, garbage)
  • Clear images to make sorting easy

Who Uses It

  • Property Managers - Create guides for residents showing where common household items go.
  • Businesses - Train employees on proper sorting for your specific waste streams.
  • Schools - Educate students with age-appropriate visuals for cafeteria waste.
  • Event Planners - Set up clear sorting guidance for events and gatherings.

Tips for Success

Customize for Your Setting

Different facilities generate different waste. A restaurant's guide will look different from an office building's.

Post Where Decisions Happen

Place guides:

  • Above bin stations
  • In break rooms and kitchens
  • Near high-traffic disposal areas

Keep It Visual

Images work better than text for quick sorting decisions.