We are excited to share that the Bit Clean cellphone recycling pilot at the Montrose Visitor Center was recently featured in the Montrose Daily Press.
The article, titled "Toss that old tech - City, Bit Clean pilot makes recycling old phones easy," highlights how the program is making it easier for Montrose residents to safely and responsibly dispose of their old cellphones. The coverage reflects the growing community awareness and interest in accessible, convenient recycling options.
Since deployment, our IoT-enabled kiosk at the Montrose Visitor Center has been operating continuously with 100% uptime. Over the first 3 weeks, we have collected a total of 9.2 lbs of old cellphones across 16 drop-off events - and the data shows a clear and encouraging trend: residents moved from curiosity in the first week to active participation in weeks two and three.
This kind of organic community engagement is exactly what the program is designed to support. By making recycling as simple as dropping a phone into a secure bin, we are seeing that residents respond - not immediately, but steadily, as the habit forms.
We are grateful to the City of Montrose and the Visitor Center for their partnership, and to the Montrose Daily Press for helping spread the word. Together, we are building a cleaner, smarter community.
Read the full article: Montrose Daily Press