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Smarter, Cleaner, and Safer Waste Management Solutions for Modern Airport Environments
Bigbelly bins are perfect for airports, using solar-powered compaction to handle high waste volumes, reducing collections by 80%. Their enclosed, smart design keeps terminals clean, deters pests, and enhances passenger experience. Real-time monitoring optimises efficiency, cuts costs, and lowers carbon emissions—making airports cleaner, greener, and more welcoming.
Why Bigbelly?
A Fundamentally better bin for airports
Airports demand clean, efficient, and secure waste management—Bigbelly delivers exactly that. Our smart, solar-powered compactors feature a fully contained, pest-proof design that prevents litter scatter and pest access, ensuring pristine public spaces. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor placements, Bigbelly bins perform reliably whether positioned pre-security or in sensitive post-security areas. Real-time data insights optimise collection, reduce operational costs, and significantly enhance cleanliness and passenger satisfaction. Robust, secure, and adaptable, Bigbelly’s innovative waste solutions are trusted globally by airports looking to improve sustainability, streamline operations, and deliver the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for travellers and staff alike.
Working with leading airports across Europe






Oceanic Scale
Delivering a real change on-site
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Fewer Collections
Smart compaction technology means fewer collections, saving time and costs. Reduce collections by up to 80%
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Less Clutter
Bigbelly’s high-capacity bins replace multiple standard units, reducing terminal clutter.
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Fewer Litter Complaints
Fully enclosed, high-capacity bins eliminate overflowing waste, significantly reducing guest complaints and improving cleanliness.
Industry-Leading Technology from Bigbelly
Smart Waste Solutions Designed Specifically for Modern Airports

Bigbelly’s industry-leading technology delivers precisely the smart, secure waste management airports require. With patented battery management and solar-powered compaction technology, Bigbelly bins maximise operational uptime and significantly increase waste capacity, reducing collection frequency and associated costs. The fully enclosed, pest-proof design is ideal for sensitive airport environments, effectively reducing litter-related complaints and birdstrike risks, both landside and airside.
Our innovative CLEAN platform provides real-time, cloud-based monitoring of fill levels and operational status, empowering airport management teams with accurate data for optimal collection schedules. An open API integrates seamlessly into existing airport management and smart infrastructure systems, enabling streamlined operations, enhanced passenger satisfaction, and substantial efficiency gains across airport facilities.
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Discover how Future Street’s innovative, solar-powered smart bins can dramatically improve cleanliness, efficiency, and sustainability at your airport. Talk to our team today to learn how our proven solutions reduce operational costs and enhance your airport environment.