BOB Tactical glass container for Nantes Métropole

Photo of a BOB container installed on rue Sully in Nantes

The BOB glass container is emptied using a vacuum sweeper. A hinged door provides access to the glass for vacuuming. Two technical staff from Nantes Métropole vacuum up glass bottles for recycling.

Two 260L BOB containers in front of Nantes train station, one yellow for recycling and one green for glass

Two 530-liter BOB containers at the reflecting pool in Nantes: a yellow version for selective collection and a green version for glass.

Four classic BOBs, two of which are open, showing the inside of the Pizza BOB with bag suspension, and an open glass BOB with a lower hatch for glass suction.

BOB Classic off-site recycling containers for glass, packaging and household waste in public spaces

BOB | Tactical glass collector installed near the Saint Mihiel bridge in Nantes

The BOB's swing door is open to allow access to the cylinders for emptying by vacuum truck.

BOB Container sorting Off-Home | BOB 265 litres and BOB 530 litres | For glass and packaging from mobile consumption | Emptiable by sweeper-aspirator

BOB Container Out-of-home sorting | Colours in accordance with ADEME standards and the host town's current colour chart.

BOB Container 530L | Sorting outside the home | Manufactured in France

BOB | Out-of-home sorting

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Container de tri hors-foyer pour la collecte du verre et des emballages dans l’espace public. Disponible en 265 et 530 litres. Vidage par balayeuse-aspiratrice, sans manutention manuelle. Sondes communicantes pour suivi à distance du remplissage. Fabriqué en France, déployé à Nantes, Rennes et Bordeaux. Fabriqué en France, soutenu par CITEO.

Categories: Collector, Glass, Glass collector, Local authorities, Out-of-home waste collector, Selective waste collection

Description

BOB glass container: the solution for sorting waste outside the home

The BOB is an off-site recycling bin designed for local authorities that need to manage the collection of glass and packaging in high-traffic areas — town centres, quaysides, esplanades and festival areas. Developed with the support of CITEO and manufactured in France, it addresses a specific challenge: collecting waste near consumption areas where traditional recycling bins cannot be installed. Available in 265-litre and 530-litre sizes, it is compatible with street sweepers for emptying without manual handling.

A solution suited to public spaces

The BOB glass container can be easily deployed near festive venues and in areas where voluntary collection points cannot be installed. This ensures that waste collection is carried out close to users, reducing nuisance and improving street cleanliness. It can be installed individually or in series, depending on requirements.

Various models and volumes

Available volumes: 265 litres and 530 litres
Versions for glass only or for packaging used for on-the-go consumption
Colour variations in accordance with ADEME standards or the city’s colour charter

Optimisation of collection

The BOB glass container is compatible with vacuum sweepers. This means that a single agent can quickly empty several containers using suction, reducing cleaning time and costs. In addition, communicating probes enable remote monitoring of the fill level and scheduling of emptying at the optimal time, preventing any overflow.

Benefits for the community

Reduced collection time and cleaning costs
Prevention of overflow and improvement of urban cleanliness
Visual integration through colours and customisation
Compatible with other EKOVORE solutions

The BOB glass container is a simple, effective and modular solution for sorting glass outside the home. It perfectly complements the other resource management equipment developed by EKOVORE.

Technical characteristics

Bottle silhouette — a shape easily identifiable by users in public spaces
Accessible for people with reduced mobility — designed for people with reduced mobility, with a drop-off opening at an appropriate height.
Single or double lid — depending on the flow and type of waste collected
Optional sealing plugs to close openings as needed
304L stainless steel — corrosion-resistant, suitable for outdoor and humid environments
Tilting trapdoor for vacuuming — emptying by sweeper-vacuum, without manual handling
Adjustable feet — can be bolted to the ground for stable installation on uneven surfaces
Hanging system — for quick installation and removal
Compact size — small footprint, adaptable to confined spaces

Technical characteristics

Pictograms showing all the technical features of the BOB glass container — Technical specifications BOB glass container

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the BOB emptied?

The BOB is emptied by suction via a standard sweeper-vacuum. A tilting hatch provides access to the contents without manual handling, which reduces musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of agents and speeds up collection rounds.

What types of waste can be collected with the BOB?

The BOB exists in glass versions (bottles, jars) and in packaging versions from on-the-go consumption (cans, plastics). Les deux versions peuvent être déployées en série sur un même site.

What capacities are available?

The BOB is available in two sizes: 265 litres and 530 litres. The 530 litre format is suitable for areas with very high traffic or large-scale events.

How do you know when a BOB is full?

The BOB can be equipped with communicating sensors that remotely transmit the fill level. Emptying rounds are thus triggered on demand, preventing overflows and optimizing collection costs.

Can the color of the BOB be customized?

Yes. The BOB is available in the ADEME standard colors (green for glass, yellow for packaging) or according to the local authority’s graphic charter. Customization by marking or adhesive is also possible.

Is the BOB made in France?

Yes. The BOB is made in France by Ekovore.

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