The Golden Dumpster and Platinum Dumpster competition is sponsored by Recology Cleanscapes, BOMA Greater Seattle and Seattle Public Utilities. This award recognizes Seattle buildings for their significant achievements in the areas of waste reduction, recycling and composting.
This year was the 13th annual Golden Dumpster Awards and we are pleased to evaluate 11 commercial properties around Seattle! This awards program evaluates the following:
System - Placement, frequency, and variety of disposal of materials
Success - The actual result of the system reflected in bins
Sustainability - Clear push for building-wide involvement
2024 Golden Dumpster Winners
Dexter Yard
Exceptional use of durables and compostables in tenant spaces.
Impressive set up of signage, bins, and colocation throughout building.
Little to no contamination across waste bins.
Clear and effective communication of special item recycling options and waste resource information via tenant handouts and the digital directory.
Rainier Square
Strong collaboration between property management and janitorial team to support sustainability efforts.
Effective tracking of waste diversion for each tenant.
Broad range of special-item recycling streams available to tenants.
Outstanding execution of annual Earth Day event and regular sustainability tips in the newsletter.
US Bank Center
Fantastic effort in organizing engaging and innovative sustainability events.
Tenant accessibility to waste resource information via the property management app.
Variety of specialized recycling streams for different types of waste.
Consistent reporting on waste diversion progress.
We also awarded a Platinum Dumpster Award. Only previous Golden Dumpster Award winners were eligible to apply. The Platinum Dumpster winner showed meaningful improvements in waste reduction, tenant education, composting and recycling. They also had exceptional materials management systems and implemented advanced practices since initially winning the Golden Dumpster Award!
2024 Platinum Dumpster Award Winner
BMR-201 Elliott Ave LLC
Outstanding execution of green initiatives, including eco-focused events and tenant lunch & learns.
Impressive commitment to waste diversion through donations, drives, and redistributing items to others.
Excellent organization and setup of kitchen signage, recycling bins, durable items, and waste colocation across tenant floors.
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