Recycling Containers, Compost Bins, and Rain Barrels

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Recycling Containers, Compost Bins, and Rain Barrels statewide contract (FAC113) provides a comprehensive procurement solution for sustainable waste management and environmental conservation equipment. The vehicle encompasses 12 distinct product categories, including set-out recycling containers, recycling barrels, wheeled recycling carts, organics collection carts, public space recycling containers, roll-off containers, multipurpose recycling containers, compost bins, kitchen scrap buckets, and rain barrels. All products under this contract are designed with environmental sustainability in mind, featuring post-consumer recycled content ranging from 25% to 100%, with rain barrels constructed from 98% reused materials and plastic containers manufactured with approximately 30% recycled plastic.

The contract is administered by the Massachusetts Operational Services Division and runs from February 1, 2021, to January 31, 2028, with prime contractors including Big Belly Solar, Busch Systems International, Cascade Engineering, Enviro World Corp, Great American Rain Barrel, and several other specialized manufacturers. The vehicle covers the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts and is available to cities, towns, counties, state agencies, public schools, hospitals, higher education institutions, and purchasing cooperatives. Pricing is structured as ceiling/not-to-exceed rates with potential volume discounts, and delivery timeframes range from 30 to 90 days depending on order size. Vendors offer additional services such as custom labeling, RFID tagging, and assembly/distribution, providing flexible procurement options for governmental and quasi-governmental entities.