Tag: WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover

The Cost of Injury: Improving Trash Room Safety

 

Keeping tenants, customers and employees safe is top-of-mind for business owners and property managers alike. On-the-job employee health concerns such as falls, back and shoulder injuries, and sprains are common and costly. One way to prevent risk of injury is eliminating the manual process of having multiple employees push and pull heavy loaded dumpsters from point A to point B.

Reduce the Risk – Boost the Reward

Did you know, the trash room is the number one area of risk in a multi-family property? Another alarming fact: a single employee injury can cost thousands of dollars in workers compensation claims. The WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover keeps your employees out of harm’s way and automates the process, allowing one person to safely and easily relocate heavy trash bins. Benefits of choosing battery-powered WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover:

  • Reduced risk of an injury from manually pushing or pulling heavy dumpsters
  • 50% efficiency boost for trash room duties (one person can do the work of what previously required at least two people)
  • Lower workers compensation insurance premiums
  • Improved cleanliness for multi-family properties & businesses

If you have questions or would like more information, contact us. Or give us a call at 1-800-686-2651 to inquire about our demo program to try the WasteCaddy.

WasteCaddy Improves Operational Safety and Efficiency for Miami’s Porsche Design Tower

Over the last several years, DJ Products’ electric WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover has changed the way multifamily and commercial property employees safely relocate waste containers within their facilities. We are pleased to announce that the luxury Miami condominium and hot spot, Porsche Design Tower, has been added to the list of properties to benefit from the WasteCaddy.

Standing at a stately 641 feet tall with 132 luxury condo units, the Porsche Design Tower is one of the tallest and most striking buildings in Florida’s Sunny Isles Beach. The tower’s impressive three automotive elevator systems allow residents to pull into the building’s garage, drive into the modern glass-encased car elevator, and be swiftly transported directly to their condo. Previous to purchasing the WasteCaddy, the Porsche Design Tower utilized two employees to move each facility dumpster by hand from the compactor down to the street for pick-up. Manually pushing the bins multiple times a day and working with limited space created a safety concern. “Now with the WasteCaddy, we only utilize one employee to move the waste bins and it’s a lot safer for him because he doesn’t have to push them and get his hands into the way,” says Alex Carius, General Manager of the Porsche Design Tower.

The Porsche Design Tower staff enjoy the WasteCaddy for its straightforward operation. “When we got the machines, they were really easy to use. They came right off the crate and we were able to use them immediately so no training whatsoever,” says Carius. “We’ve been using the WasteCaddy for about six months now and it’s never failed us. It’s just plug and play, charge it up overnight and then use it – great product.” Porsche Design Tower representatives worked with Eddie Guerra of Canitize USA – a DJ Products’ designated dealer for our WasteCaddy product line, who strongly recommended the WasteCaddy as a perfect solution for the tower. Canitize USA is a fully comprehensive Waste Management Company providing turnkey waste industry solutions for waste equipment purchasing or repairs. Canitize USA, based in Bradenton, Florida has been a trusted DJ Products’ WasteCaddy dealer since 2018 and we are very pleased and grateful for our working partnership. Click here to learn more about the WasteCaddy and to view a full list of the unit’s features and specifications, or scroll down to watch the video below of the WasteCaddy in action.

To request a product demo or for more information, reach out to a DJ Products Sales Engineer at 1-800-686-2651 or info@djproducts.com. Our service teams specialize in providing custom solutions for a variety of unique applications.

Video: WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover Customer Testimonial – Excelsior Gables

The battery-powered WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover allows one person to safely and efficiently maneuver heavy trash bins from trash room to curbside for pick-up.

Watch the video below to hear why the cost-effective WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover is an ideal solution for Excelsior Gables in Minnesota. For questions or more info, contact a sales engineer: 800-686-2651.

Introducing the WasteCaddy Trash Hauler

Kayla pulling dumpsterHow many injuries do your employees have each year? Are any of those injuries related to moving heavy dumpsters on the job? If they are, then you need a solution. Moving dumpsters manually is hard work, and it puts employees and their health at risk. A dumpster puller or a great product like our WasteCaddy Trash Hauler can keep them safe. It also offers you plenty of other benefits.

Saving Time and Man Power

How would you use an extra employee? What would your employees be able to accomplish at work if they had more time? A dumpster puller could give you and your workers back some valuable time.

One customer stated that having the right equipment is, “…like having another employee on staff.” She went on to say that now, instead of needing two people to spend eight hours a week on the trash, it only takes one.

Preventing Injuries on the Job

Many on-the-job injuries are related to moving heavy dumpsters. This can get expensive for employers, plus, they also lose valuable members of their teams. Having the right equipment, such as using a WasteCaddy Trash Hauler, can prevent those injuries from occurring. This keeps businesses much more productive, and reduces costs in many areas.

Saving Money

When you save time and prevent injuries, you’re also saving money. In today’s world, that’s a big deal. Employers can avoid shelling out thousands of dollars every year because of lack of personnel and workers comp claims.

Do you have questions about the dumpster puller or the WasteCaddy Trash Hauler? We’d love to hear them and get you answers. Contact us!

Risk Factors Put Pushing Heavy Dumpsters in the Danger Zone

Moving Heavy Dumpsters Can Lead to Injury
Moving Heavy Dumpsters Can Lead to Injury

When it comes to injury risk in the workplace, people usually think of activities such as using power tools. Would it surprise you to learn that OSHA has identified specific factors that place pushing heavy dumpsters manually without a dumpster mover squarely into the danger zone?

Here are some of the main elements as stated by OSHA.

Forceful Exertions

When employees use a greater than usual amount of force to perform a task, such as moving a heavy dumpster, muscle fatigue sets in more rapidly. Over time, this can result in muscle strain, irritated tendons and damaged joints. Many workers compensation claims are related to back injuries from overexertion.

Awkward Postures

In order to move stubborn dumpsters, employees may find themselves leading with their shoulders, crouching down or taking some other unnatural stance that places additional stress on muscles and joints.

Pushing and Pulling

The force needed to move a dumpster across a surface is affected by its weight and the amount of friction between the dumpster and the surface. In fact, stopping and controlling the dumpster can be just as difficult, if not more so, than pushing and pulling it from place to place.

Uneven, Slippery or Sloped Surfaces

Inclines, snow and ice, and bumpy pavement can increase the already significant amount of force needed to move a dumpster and make stopping it several times more difficult.

OSHA Recommends Use of Powered Movers

According to OSHA, one of the more effective ways to limit these safety risks is with the use of powered movers such as our WasteCaddy dumpster mover. Call 800.686.2651 for more information.

What Happens When We Run Out of Landfill Space?

Where Does the Trash Go Once Landfills are Full?
Where Does the Trash Go Once Landfills are Full?

How much do you know about what happens to waste once it’s transferred to pick-up with your dumpster moving equipment? Out of 258 million tons of solid waste produced in the United States each year, roughly one-third is recycled while the rest goes to landfills.

Unfortunately, land is a non-renewable resource and the country’s 2,000 landfills are running out of space. How did we reach this point, and what can we do to solve the problem?

An Industry in Crisis

Experts point to two significant factors contributing to dwindling landfill space.

– The amount of waste generated in the U.S., is already the highest in the world, and has been increasing over the last few years.

– China, which once accepted one-sixth of our country’s recyclable material, enacted strict bans at the beginning of 2018. As a result, waste companies have been forced to deposit the spillover in landfills.

According to a report from the Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Protocol (SWEEP), U.S. landfills are projected to reach capacity within 18 years. The situation is particularly dire in the Northeast, while landfills in the West are in slightly better shape.

Solving the Landfill Problem

– Data from the Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) indicates the U.S. currently produces energy by burning 33 million tons of waste per year. That number could rise, but the tradeoff in pollution may be unacceptable.

– More landfills could be created, but the process takes time and often meets resistance from local communities.

– Regulators, manufacturers and consumers can band together to develop more sustainable packaging and be proactive with waste-reduction activities.

Eco-Friendly Dumpster Moving Equipment from DJ Products

Our dumpster moving equipment is designed to make waste removal easier and reduce risk of workplace injuries. Contact us today for more information.

Top Trends in 2018 for Dumpster Safety

Top Trends for Dumpster Safety
Top Trends for Dumpster Safety

Our electric dumpster mover protects employees from common workplace injuries, but trash disposal involves a number of more wide-ranging safety concerns. What’s actually in a dumpster can present health hazards that spread to surrounding areas.

As companies strive to become more environmentally responsible, these trends are becoming part of green trash disposal procedures.

Updated Plastic Recycling

Polystyrene foam and other traditional packing materials have given way to more eco-friendly plastics. China, which previously imported the bulk of global plastic waste, instituted a ban on many disposables. As a result, waste and recycling centers are instituting systems to properly handle plastics.

Promoting Awareness of Bio-Hazards

Products such as pesticides, automotive fluids and cleaning solutions do more than cause injury when handled improperly. Chemicals can leak into the ground and seriously damage the ecosystem. Companies are training workers on identification and disposal of hazardous materials.

Responsible E-Waste Disposal

With computers, tablets, cell phones and other digital devices becoming staples in most households, frequent tech upgrades result in a flood of discarded electronics. Communities are increasing the number of e-waste programs and stations to accommodate the demand.

Converting Waste to Energy

California has taken the lead in development of anaerobic digestion technology, which is a method to convert food and other biodegradable waste into energy. The city of Sacramento currently processes more than 100 tons of organic matter each day. If they can sustain this success, the technology will undoubtedly make its way across the country.

Battery-Powered Dumpster Mover Combines Productivity and Safety

Show your commitment to responsible waste disposal and worker safety. Contact us to learn how an electric dumpster mover from DJ Products lets a single employee move loads of up to 5,000 pounds with less risk of musculoskeletal injury.

What’s Safe to Throw Away in Your Dumpster?

The WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover Is Your Solution for Tight Trash Spaces.
The WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover Is Your Solution for Tight Trash Spaces.

Dumpsters are almost literally a “catch-all” solution to waste. However, there are certain items—chemical waste, liquid propane, and those darn CFL bulbs—that do not belong. Thankfully, most other garbage can go into a dumpster safely and legally.

Trash rooms are safer when everyone knows where different items need to go. For the best dumpster safety, workers should use our WasteCaddy dumpster mover to prevent and alleviate back and arm injuries.

Good to Go: Items You CAN Put in Dumpsters

Here’s a list of questionable items that are allowed; virtually all trash collection agencies let you put these in dumpsters:

• Appliances that do not contain refrigerant

• Aerosol cans, if empty

• Furniture, except for upholstered items in some locations

• Yard waste, except for large volumes of dirt in some locations

• Construction and demolition waste, with weight or volume restrictions

• Electronics, in small quantities if local law allows

How to Safely Handle Dumpster Waste

To prevent injuries, trash fires, and costly fines for improper disposal, try these solutions:

• Provide collection boxes for paint cans, fluorescent lights, rechargeable batteries, etc., so people are not tempted to hide these in the trash

• Post signs for workers to double-check allowed and not-allowed items

• Empty dumpsters frequently to prevent overflow and items left on the ground

• Use motorized tools like the WasteCaddy dumpster mover to haul trash containers with lower risk of injury

These simple but powerful steps can greatly improve dumpster safety. Get the right equipment for moving dumpsters safely to make the job even safer and reduce worker injuries. Visit DJ Products to learn more about the WasteCaddy dumpster mover and other waste container movers.

Introducing the WasteCaddy Ride-on Dumpster Mover

Make Your Operations Easier with Our Equipment
Make Your Operations Easier with Our Equipment

Trash room injuries are as common as they are painful. Automated equipment reduces the risk of injury, lost time, and costly workers comp claims. That’s why DJ Products has developed a diverse lineup of waste container movers. Perhaps the safest and easiest to use of all: our new WasteCaddy Ride-On Dumpster Mover.

Easier Than Driving a Golf Cart

Our WasteCaddy products shoulder the burden of pushing, pulling, and maneuvering dumpsters that may weigh many thousands of pounds. Our ride-on dumpster mover offers yet another ergonomic solution as an alternative to our walk-along dumpster tows.

Virtually any employee can—by himself or herself—move dumpsters from the trash room to curbside pickup areas.

• Adjustable acceleration and braking

• Up to 6 mph going forward, up to 2 mph in reverse

• Easy steering and button controls

• Pivots precisely to turn tight corners and hit targets

Be sure to check the WasteCaddy video to see it in action!

Tech Specs for the WasteCaddy Ride-On Dumpster Mover

We design every piece of equipment around the needs and preferences of our customers. The ride-on WasteCaddy has these user-friendly specs:

  • Handles up to 5,000-lb. dumpsters
  • Easy attachment system for any standard dumpster or trash container
  • 36v, 115-amp batteries with an onboard charger
  • Non-marking tires
  • 3000-lb. differential
  • Ergonomic thumb twist grips

Benefits of the WasteCaddy Dumpster Mover

Investing in a WasteCaddy means more than just increasing safety. DJ Products dumpster movers can increase productivity by 50%, help retain talented employees thanks to better morale and health, and even lower your insurance premiums.

Ready to get behind the wheel? Contact DJ Products for a free demo or more info!