Hobart: Benjamin Franklin Elementary

To better meet their objectives of reducing waste, complying with state mandates, and controlling costs, Benjamin Franklin Elementary in Glendale, CA decided to obtain (via donation) an automated Hobart AM15VLT Ventless Door Type Dishmachine and switch to reusable trays and silverware that can be washed for daily reuse. The reusable trays also helped cut down on the weekly volume going into the compostable dumpster. Their trash vendor, Southland, charges per dumpster, per pickup and comes once per week for the compost dumpster. Since switching to reusable trays, they have been able to reduce the frequency of pickup to every other week, saving an additional $1,280 each year