APPENDIX B: Restaurant Recycling Case Studies

Applebees

 
Restaurant type: sit-down franchise restaurant with a bar

Number of employees: 62

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 6 days per week 

 $680.89  $8,170.68 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
Total Previous Costs  $715.89  $8,590.68 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $428.93  $5,147.16 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $513.93  $6,167.16 
Total Savings  $201.96  $2,423.50 
Total Cost Reduction: 28.21%
 
A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.
 

Carrows

Restaurant type: sit-down franchise restaurant

Number of employees: 30

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $428.93  $5,147.16 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
Total Previous Costs  $446.43  $5,357.16 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $298.92  $3,586.96 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $15.00 each 

 $15.00  $180.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $381.42  $4,576.96 
Total Savings  $73.35  $880.20 
Total Cost Reduction: 14.56%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Country Inn

Restaurant type: sit-down franchise restaurant

Number of employees: 35

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 4 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $558.92  $6,707.00 
one 4 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $19.50 each 

 $19.50  $234.00 
Total Previous Costs  $578.42  $6,941.00 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $428.93  $5,147.12 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $513.93  $6,167.16 
Total Savings  $64.49  $773.88 
Total Cost Reduction: 11.15%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Denny's

Restaurant type: sit-down franchise restaurant

Number of employees: 70

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $428.93  $5,147.16 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
Total Previous Costs  $446.43  $5,357.16 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $298.92  $3,586.96 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $15.00 each 

 $15.00  $180.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $381.42  $4,576.96 
Total Savings  $73.35  $880.20 
Total Cost Reduction: 14.56%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Ellis Island Restaurant and Casino

Business type: casino and restaurant

Number of employees: 120

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
four 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $1,599.04  $19,188.44 
four 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $70.00  $840.00 
Total Previous Costs  $1,669.04  $20,028.44 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
three 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $1,209.00  $14,508.00 
three 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $52.50  $630.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $1,329.00  $15,948.00 
Total Savings  $340.04  $4,080.44 
Total Cost Reduction: 20.37%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Ellis Island Restaurant and Casino
Recycling Program With Addition of Food Waste

 

Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
one 3 cu/yd food dumpster 

food waste recycling 

 No charge  No charge 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $921.46  $11,057.56 
Total Savings  $747.57  $8,970.88 
Total Cost Reduction: 44.79%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Angel Park Golf Club

Business type: golf course, with club house and restaurant

Number of employees: 200 (100 during Nov-January)

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
three 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $1,209.00  $14,508.00 
three 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $52.50  $630.00 
Total Previous Costs  $1,261.50  $15,138.00 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $921.46  $11,057.56 
Total Savings  $340.04  $4,080.44 
Total Cost Reduction: 27%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Las Vegas Country Club

Business type: golf course, clubhouse and restaurant

Number of employees: 235

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
Total Previous Costs  $853.96  $10,247.56 
 
Previous Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $680.89  $8,170.68 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $921.46  $11,057.56 
Total Savings  $67.50  $809.96 
Total Cost Increase: 7.33%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

Las Vegas Country Club
Recycling Program With Addition of Food Waste

 

Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 6 days per week 

 $680.89  $8,170.68 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
one 4 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $19.50 each 

 $19.50  $234.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

food waste recycling 

 No charge  No charge 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $785.39  $9,424.68 
Total Savings  $136.07  $1,632.84 
Total Cost Reduction: 14.77%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Omelet House

Business type: sit-down restaurant

Number of employees: 24

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 6 days per week 

 $680.89  $8,170.68 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
Total Previous Costs  $715.89  $8,590.68 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $680.89  $8,170.68 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $643.92  $6,167.12 
Total Savings  $201.96  $2,423.50 
Total Cost Reduction: 28.21%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Straight From Philly Steakout

Business type: quick service restaurant-exterior seating only

Number of employees: 7

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 2 days per week 

 $195.00  $2,340.00 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
Total Previous Costs  $212.50  $2,550.00 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 2 days per week 

 $130.00  $1,560.00 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $15.00 each 

 $15.00  $180.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $212.50  $2,550.00 
Total Savings  $0  $0 
Total Cost Reduction: -0-%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Piero's

Business type: gourmet restaurant (open for dinner only)

Number of employees: 45

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
Total Previous Costs  $853.96  $10,247.56 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $428.93  $5,147.12 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $513.93  $6,167.12 
Total Savings  $340.04  $4,080.44 
Total Cost Reduction: 39.8%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Ricardo's-Flamingo

Business type: sit-down, family-owned restaurant

Number of employees: 100

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 10 cu/yd compactor 

picked up 3 days per week 

 $2,642.09  $31,705.08 
Total Previous Costs  $2,649.09  $31,705.08 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $921.46  $11,057.56 
Total Savings  $1,720.63  $20,647.52 
Total Cost Reduction: 65.13%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Ricardo's-Tropicana

Business type: sit-down, family-owned restaurant

Number of employees: 100

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
Total Previous Costs  $853.96  $10,247.56 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $428.93  $5,147.12 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $513.93  $6,167.12 
Total Savings  $340.04  $4,080.44 
Total Cost Reduction: 39.8%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

Strawberry Patch Family Restaurant

Business type: sit-down restaurant

Number of employees: 25

Previous Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 2 days per week 

 $195.00  $2,340.00 
one 3 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50 $210.00  $420.00 
Total Previous Costs  $212.50  $2,550.00 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

picked up 2 days per week 

 $130.00  $1,560.00 
one 2 cu/yd dumpster 

rental fee at $15.00 each 

 $15.00  $180.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $212.50  $2,550.00 
Total Savings  $ -0-  $ -0- 
Total Cost Reduction: -0-%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.

 

TPC at the Canyons

Business type: golf course, with club house and restaurant

Number of employees: 60

*Projected Waste Hauling Costs
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
three 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $1,209.00  $14,508.00 
three 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $52.50  $630.00 
Total Previous Costs  $1,261.50  $15,138.00 
 
Recycling Program Costs/Savings
Monthly Fees  Annual Fees 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

picked up 7 days per week 

 $818.96  $9,827.56 
two 3 cu/yd dumpsters 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $35.00  $420.00 
one 3 cu/yd cardboard dumpster 

rental fee at $17.50 each 

 $17.50  $210.00 
pull charge (flat fee) 

cardboard dumpster 

 $50.00  $600.00 
Total Recycling Program Costs  $921.46  $11,057.56 
Total Savings  $340.04  $4,080.44 
Total Cost Reduction: 27%

A rental fee is assessed for all dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The cardboard recycling program did not result in any increase in rental fees.

A monthly pull charge is assessed for the pick up of all cardboard recycling dumpsters owned by Silver State Disposal. The pull charge is a flat rate that does not change regardless of the frequency of pick up.
 

*TPC at the Canyons opened in October 1996. The waste assessment and program design were performed prior to the opening of the new golf course. Projected costs were based on waste hauling schedules and fees of similar golf courses in the area.