The ClearStream RecyclingCenter provides solutions for every phase of out-of-home recycling.

The ClearStream TrashMax, used for collecting trash, and ClearStream CycleMax (Recycler), for recyclable bottles and cans, have already experienced success in more than 1,500 communities nationwide as an effective, source-separation recycling center.

Is the Recycling Center sold as a separate item in one case?

No, each individual container is sold separately 5 per carton. Since each customer’s configuration of containers will be different, we are unable to pre-pack the Recycling Centers. However, since the frames are interchangeable we are able to send CycleMax or PaperMax lids to complete the recycling center.

For example: let’s say you were interested in 2 CycleMax, 2 PaperMax, and 1 TrashMax. You would order a case of either the CycleMax or the PaperMax. The frame color will not affect your success, and the clear bags that come in the case can be used on either frame. You may purchase additional replacement lids in a case of 5 for 85.00. Please contact us 1 800 872-8241 with any questions. Any locally available black bag can be used for the TrashMax as long as it is at least 38in. in diameter (a 55 gallon “barrel bag” is the right size). Note: there is a 1 case limit for the 180 day trial, and a case of TrashMax does not qualify because there are no lids with the TrashMax. After your trial,, you’ll have a good idea of how successful you can be and the volumes of recyclables that are available.

Zero Waste Events

The ClearStream Recycling Center is flexible and can be configured to collect a wide variety of material. When a ClearStream is fitted with a biodegradable bag and “compostables only” signage, the result is a zero waste event.

In August of 2004, CRRA teamed up with Resourceful Bag & Tag to green the CRRA sponsored reception, "A Taste of San Francisco," at the National Recycling Coalition conference. Containers were designated for compostables, recyclables and trash.

The result was a zero waste event and no trash was generated. "Everything went really well, and we are really happy with the results." said Lin King, of UC Davis, who helped organize the event. The ClearStream units are versatile enough to collect a variety of material and effective enough to do it without any contamination!