RECOVERY INFRASTRUCTURE: Cleaner Materials. Defensible Programs.

Managed recovery infrastructure for when curbside isn’t enough.


The Problem Program Managers Face

Cities, counties and program operators face:

  • High contamination at open drop-off sites
  • Poor participation without behavior control
  • Difficulty serving multifamily and underserved areas
  • Increasing compliance and reporting obligations under EPR and DRS
  • Drop-off sites that become liabilities rather than assets

Contaminated recycling

The metroSTOR Solution

metroSTOR delivers access-managed drop-off and recovery hubs that turn participation into predictable outcomes.

  • Secure enclosures for recycling and organics
  • metroKEY access control to manage who uses the system
  • Optional data for auditability and reporting
  • Configurations designed for pilots and network rollout

Introduction

The City of Hailey is turning local challenges into an opportunity with a 24/7 community food waste drop-off program that makes composting simple and accessible for residents. Supported by funding from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, the city installed secure metroSTOR enclosures in key locations, allowing easy access by keypad or app and keeping food waste composting local within the valley. Since launching in late 2023, the program has expanded to five active sites with strong participation and minimal contamination, showcasing a flexible, low-maintenance model that’s inspiring other communities.

“For a city of our size, we were amazed at how much food waste we collected right away. The keypad-access bins were by far the most popular, people just want something simple and easy to use.”

Emily Williams
Grants and Sustainability Coordinator, City of Hailey

Outcomes You Can Expect

Cleaner, higher-value material streams

Lower processing and contamination costs

Defensible compliance with EPR and DRS

Infrastructure that scales with regulation


Typical Configurations Used

  • Organics and recycling drop-off hubs
  • Bag-drop and recovery points for regulated materials
  • Multifamily overflow and underserved-area solutions
Organics cart enclosures

From Pilot to Program Infrastructure