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Adopt-A-Dumpster™

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Adopt-A-Dumpster™

Protect Our Waterways. Protect Your City.
A sponsored program that secures and waterproofs dumpsters to stop stormwater pollution, meet SB 1363/SWPPP compliance, and fund local beautification—at a fraction of the cost to cities and businesses.

Why Adopt-A-Dumpster™

  • Immediate compliance impact: Stop rain infiltration, leachate, and litter escape at the source.

  • Grant-ready: Partner program aligned with stormwater, sustainability, and small-business assistance grants.

  • Budget friendly: Sponsored panels and city partnerships offset retrofit costs.

  • City pride: Cleaner alleys, fewer pests/odors, better public perception.

  • Fast deployment: Retrofit roofs install quickly with minimal downtime.

How the Program Works (3 Steps)

Assess – We map eligible dumpsters (public & private), note site constraints, and prioritize high-impact locations.

Secure – We retrofit waterproof Secure Dumpster Roof Kits and required accessories (gates, side panels, locks, signage).

Sustain – We maintain, monitor, and report compliance with photo logs and quarterly impact summaries.

Who It’s For

Cities & Municipalities

Reduce stormwater violations, improve SB 1363/CalRecycle alignment, and stretch budgets with sponsor revenue.

Property Owners & Businesses

Avoid fines, eliminate standing water and trash blow-outs, and upgrade the look of service yards.

Sponsors & Advertisers

Fund local environmental impact and get exclusive ad panels on compliance retrofits near high-traffic locations.

Program Options & Tiers

Tier 1: Roof-Only Compliance

  • Retro-roof kit + drip management

  • Basic signage (No Liquids / Keep Lids Closed)

  • Photo verification report
    From $3,500 per unit

Tier 2: Roof + Gate Retrofit

  • Tier 1 + steel/aluminum gates, latch hardware

  • Optional lock set & pest screens

  • Quarterly maintenance
    From $5,900 per enclosure

Tier 3: Full Enclosure + Branding

  • Tier 2 + side panels, wind screens, sound buffering

  • Sponsor branding panels (2–4 faces)

  • Quarterly impact & compliance reporting
    From $8,500 per enclosure

Volume pricing, city-wide pilots, and grant-assisted bundles available.

Sponsorship & Revenue

  • Panel placements: 2–4 panels per enclosure (front/side).

  • Term lengths: 6, 12, or 24 months.

  • Categories: National brands, healthcare, banks, QSR, local heroes.

  • Revenue split: Customizable city–program–property mix to offset installation and upkeep.

Compliance & Standards

  • Stormwater: Reduces illicit discharge and leachate to storm drains.

  • SB 1363 / SWPPP: Helps satisfy BMPs for waste containment and rain shielding.

  • Public Health: Discourages pests, odors, and wind-borne debris.

  • ADA & Safety: Clear access paths, safe latch heights, optional viewing windows for inspections.

(We provide photo logs, location IDs, and quarterly reports for audit trails.)

What You Get

  • Site plan & impact map

  • Engineering-fit retrofit kits (custom sizes OK)

  • Install + training (where needed)

  • Compliance signage package

  • Sponsor panel production & swap management

  • Quarterly maintenance & reporting

Results You Can Expect

  • 60–90% reduction in visible trash migration around enclosures

  • Elimination of direct rainfall entering bins (primary source of leachate)

  • Fewer contaminated overflows and citations

  • Higher adoption of best practices by tenants and staff

Ideal Locations

  • Food service/QSR, grocery, retail centers

  • Multi-tenant commercial plazas, industrial parks

  • Public facilities: parks, transit, civic campuses

  • Schools and healthcare campuses

FAQs

Is it mandatory?
Local codes increasingly require covered containers and BMPs. This program helps you comply proactively.

Who pays?
Any mix of sponsor revenue, city grants, and owner contribution. Our team structures a plan that minimizes out-of-pocket.

How fast is install?
Most retrofits install in 1 day per enclosure (site-dependent).

Do you maintain it?
Yes—quarterly checks, photo documentation, panel swaps, and on-call repairs are available.

What if my pad/enclosure is odd-sized?
We fabricate custom roof spans, brackets, and offsets for unique footprints and shared enclosures.

For Cities: Pilot Program

Launch a 90-day pilot across 10–25 locations to validate performance and sponsorship interest.

Pilot Deliverables

  • Before/after photo sets

  • Sponsor panel mockups

  • Compliance report packet

  • Expansion budget with per-unit savings

For Businesses: Fast-Track Retrofits

  • Free enclosure fit check

  • Guaranteed lead times

  • After-hours install options

  • Lease or purchase financing

For Sponsors: Local Impact, Real Visibility

  • Exclusivity zones near your locations

  • Co-branded “Protect Our Waterways” stamp

  • Impact metrics you can share with customers and ESG reports