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Stop Recycling
Contamination
at the Source

Smart bin technology that retrofits your existing bins, prevents contamination, and provides real-time data insights.

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Topper Stopper Smart Recycling Device

Trusted by forward-thinking organizations

Campuses
Cities
Businesses
Venues
Stadiums

The Retrofit
Universal Compatibility

Fits majority of existing recycling bin platforms - no need to purchase new bins. Easy installation in minutes.

Fits Existing Bins

The Guardian
Smart Prevention

Barcode and machine learning detection prevents contamination before it happens with visual feedback.

Accuracy: 99.9%

The Rewards
Instant Recycling Rewards

Users instantly get reward points after successfully recycling.

Instant Rewards

It's more than a bin, this smart technology pays for itself with

0%

average cost reduction

How Topper Stopper™ Works

Intelligent technology that makes recycling right effortless

Step 1

Scan

User scans barcode of recyclable item.

Step 2

Recycle

Item is identified as recyclable and the access door opens.

Step 3

Reward

User is immediately given points in the tsRewards application.

Step 4

Data

Recycling data is collected and analyzed for insights.

Product Specifications

Exterior Weather-Resistant PETG Plastic
Sensors Barcode + ML Detection + Fill Level
Processing Edge AI Computing (Local Processing)
Connectivity WiFi 5G / 4G LTE Cellular
Privacy Enterprise-Grade Local Encryption
0.02s Detection Speed
3 ft Scanning Distance
100% Data Secure
24/7 Active Monitoring

Proven Results

Organizations using Topper Stopper™ see transformative improvements

0%
Fewer Pickups
15-30% reduction
0%
Contamination Reduction
Up to 85%
24/7
Real-Time Monitoring
Always connected
100%
Data Visibility
Complete insights

Lower hauling costs. Improved recovery. Smarter operations.

See It In Action
Bank of America
Charlotte Hornets
UNC Charlotte Co-Lab
The Boost Pad
Share Charlotte
Coca-Cola
Toronto Zoo
CRA
Green Sports Alliance
Innovation Barn

Ready to Transform Your Recycling Program?

Get in touch to schedule a demo and see how Topper Stopper™ can work for your organization.

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