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Is Your Building Still Missing This Upgrade in 2020?

Is Your Building Still Missing This Upgrade in 2020?

 

Do you rent out commercial or residential facilities? Then you know that it is important to stay up to date on many technologies because the businesses and tenants that use your facilities want state-of-the-art things. It is hard to keep track of all of the new systems on the market and to decide what is worth the investment. But there is a simple yet overlooked part of almost any property that is overdue for an upgrade in 2019 - the dumpster!

 

Upgrade Your Dumpster with a Kleen Opener

 

Does your dumpster ever look like this?

 

 

With the Kleen Opener your dumpsters will look like this.

 

 

Kleen Opener is a device that allows you to easily open and close a dumpster lid without touching the lid or the dumpster.

 

 

Why You Should Care About Open Dumpster Lids:

1. Safety

How many times have you lost control of the big lids while trying to shut them? With the Kleen Opener you will be able to safely shut your dumpster lid and save your fingers from potentially getting slammed! The Kleen Opener allows for your renters to easily lift and shut the big and dirty lids with ease. A simple tug of a strap engages our mechanism to gently raise and shut the plastic dumpster lids.

Gone are the days of juggling bulky trash bags while trying to open and close dumpster lids. With Kleen Opener you can open the lid with ease allowing you to focus on safely lifting your trash into the bin with both arms.

2. Sanitation

Open dumpster lids are a sanitary issue for your building. If left open your dumpster is prone to the elements - rain can fill your dumpster leading to nasty overflow while wind can cause debris to dirty your property.

Additionally open lids make your dumpsters accessible to birds, rodents, and other vermin who may try to it their new home. Keep your property free from these unwanted pests who bring along many potential health and sanitation issues.

With the Kleen Opener you will never have to touch the dirty plastic lid of your dumpster again. This allows your renters to stay cleaner and allows you to be compliant for having a healthy environment.

3. Efficiency and Compliance

With the Kleen Opener taking out the garbage will no longer be a dreaded task. By giving this space a simple upgrade you are creating a more efficient environment that your renters and employees will be more likely to use and upkeep. Open dumpster lids can lead to a code violation from the Health Department. Providing your tenants with an easy and efficient way to keep the dumpsters closed will allow you to stay compliant with local ordinances.

 

Dumpsters are cast away as a less than glamorous part of your property; they are hidden and ignored. Because of this they get disgusting and are off-putting. But this is no longer the case because there is a simple and easy way to upgrade this space and provide value to your renters today!

The Kleen Opener is a quick and easy solution for your dumpster that will help upgrade your building drastically. It may not seem like much but it is a simple and necessary upgrade for your building in 2019.

Make the Upgrade Today - Get a Kleen Opener Now!

You do not have to wait to upgrade your building. Get this time saving, sanitary keeping and efficient product today. You won’t regret your decision to get this quick and easy solution.

 

 

How Kleen Opener Works When Dumpsters are Emptied

How Kleen Opener Works When Dumpsters are Emptied

 

We all know that dumpsters get dumped... and it is not always the most gentle process. One of the questions we get asked the most at Kleen Opener is how our product holds up when dumpsters are lifted and emptied by waste haulers. Does Kleen Opener stay on the dumpster? Will the dumpster lids open when tilted by the dump truck?

We understand your concerns. One of the biggest factors we take into consideration when designing our product is durability to withstand waste hauling conditions. We are going to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about how our product Kleen Opener works when dumpsters are being emptied. Additionally, at the bottom of this page you can watch a video to see exactly what happens when waste haulers empty a dumpster with Kleen Opener.

 

Does Kleen Opener keep the lids from opening?

No. Kleen Opener is not attached to the lid of your dumpster. It is installed on the top side rail of the body of the dumpster. Therefore your dumpster's lids open freely when lifted and dumped, if installed correctly.

Often the Kleen Opener arms will also open with the lid when the dumpster is tipped over due to gravity. But sometimes the device will remain closed. Either way, the dumpster lids will open for the waste to be emptied.

 

How does Kleen Opener stay on when the dumpster is dumped?

We have designed and tested our product to stay firmly mounted to your dumpster even when tipped and dumped by waste haulers. When developing the product we realized that there are many different types of dumpsters. This led us to create four different Mount Types with custom mounting brackets. It is important that you get the correct Mount Type for your dumpster so that Kleen Opener will install correctly.

We are confident that our installation process keeps your Kleen Opener (and investment) secure. You can check out our Installation Video and Installation Manual for more details. Each Kleen Opener order comes with a Free Tool Kit with all of the necessary tools for installation because we want you to be able to install your Kleen Opener correctly and with ease.

But we know that we cannot account for every possible error out there. So should you find your Kleen Opener has been lost during the waste hauling process, please Contact Us and we would love to work with you to resolve this.

 

Why are my dumpster lids open after the waste haulers come?

Sometimes when your dumpster is put back after being emptied the Kleen Opener arms and lids will be open. This is because the arms sometimes open when the dumpster is tipped. And as our product is designed, the arms remain open unless closed manually. 

If your waste hauler gets out of the truck to move the dumpsters, sometimes they will close the Kleen Opener arms for you. You can also coordinate with your local waste hauling company about closing the lids with Kleen Opener. But if you notice that the dumpsters are left with the lids open then the next person who takes out the trash can close the lids. If you are worried about being compliant with local codes, fear not! Since your bin has just been emptied and there is no waste inside you are compliant. But we understand that you want your lids closed so simply the next person to take out the trash will close the lids!

 

Will the straps get caught in the forklift?

If your Kleen Opener is installed as described in our Installation Manual then the orange pull down straps should rest out of the way of where the waste hauler's forks pick up the dumpster. But we know that there are many different types and designs of bins out there, so to alleviate this risk we have updated our product to include a Nylon Strap Cleat.

The Nylon Strap Cleat is a durable hook that attaches to the front of your dumpster with 3M VHB Double Sided Tape. The pull down straps can be hung on the hooks when not in use to rest out of the way of the waste hauler's forks. You can learn more about how to install and use this component of your Kleen Opener kit here.

 

See what happens when waste haulers empty dumpster with Kleen Opener.

 

  

Still have questions? Contact Us and we will get back to you as soon as possible.


Kleen Opener Mount Types Explained

Kleen Opener Mount Types Explained

 

Kleen Opener is committed to making the best custom products to enhance your everyday working and living environment. Our brand is built around customers and user experience. We always aim to make Kleen Opener the best product it can be by adapting and innovating as we pioneer the field.

You may have noticed when ordering our product that we have a specification called "Mount Type". Kleen Opener has four custom mounting brackets based on the material and configuration of your dumpster. These four Mount Types are based on our current knowledge of the most common dumpster types across the United States. 

As customers come to us with unique dumpsters we work to customize our product to fit their needs. Therefore, if you feel like your dumpster does not match one of our descriptions, or you are unsure, please contact us. We are excited to take a look at the dumpsters at your facility to offer you our expertise on which Mount Type will work best for you.

To help you decide which Mount Type best matches your dumpsters we have described the different mount types and dumpster configurations below.

 

Mount #1: Metal Angled

Mount Type #1: Metal Angled is for dumpsters with a metal body, meaning the main structure and walls of the dumpster are made of metal (this is separate from the material of the lid). Additionally, these dumpsters have an angle from the top rail to the inner wall of the dumpster.

To identify the angled top rail, look at either the left side or right side wall of the dumpster from the inside. You will see that the top side rail of the dumpster angles down into the inner wall of the dumpster before the wall runs flat down to the base. This can be seen in the following picture.

This side top rail is where you will install the mounting bracket of the Kleen Opener. Mount specific installation video can be seen Here.

Kleen Opener Mount #1 Metal Angled

 

Mount #2: Metal Flat

Mount Type #2: Metal Flat is for dumpsters with a metal body, meaning the main structure and walls of the dumpster are made of metal (this is separate from the material of the lid). Additionally, these dumpsters have a flat inner wall from the top rail. There is NOT an angle from the top rail to the inner wall of this dumpster.

To identify the flat top rail, look at either the left side or right side wall of the dumpster from the inside. You will see that the top side rail of the dumpster runs flat with the inner wall of the dumpster. This can be seen in the following picture.

This side top rail is where you will install the mounting bracket of the Kleen Opener. Mount specific installation video can be seen Here.

Kleen Opener Mount #2 Metal Flat

Mount #3: Plastic Flat

Mount Type #3: Plastic Flat is for dumpsters with a plastic body, meaning the main structure and walls of the dumpster are made of plastic (this is separate from the material of the lid). 

The determining factor for this mount is less about what the inner wall of the dumpster looks like (unlike our other mounts) and more about the quality of the plastic. These plastic dumpsters are made more rigid and solid. The side walls tend to run perpendicular to the back wall (where the lid is mounted). The side walls are most likely to remain straight and not bow (as they tend to do for Mount #4). If you have a plastic dumpster with a 5 inch wide top rail then most likely this is your dumpster type. See example in the following image.

This side top rail is where you will install the mounting bracket of the Kleen Opener. Mount specific installation video can be seen Here.

Kleen Opener Mount #3 Plastic Flat

Mount #4: Plastic Lip

Mount Type #4: Plastic Lip is for dumpsters with a plastic body, meaning the main structure and walls of the dumpster are made of plastic (this is separate from the material of the lid). Additionally, these dumpsters have a lip or edge that sticks out on the inner wall. 

To identify the lip, look at either the left side or right side wall of the dumpster from the inside. A couple of inches down from the top side rail of the dumpster there is a lip that sticks out, before returning to the flat inner wall. This can be seen in the picture below. 

Additionally, these dumpsters are usually made from a more pliable plastic. This can be seen when the side walls bow (curve out) either due to overloading or the elements. Therefore the mounting bracket for this type of dumpster is made with some additional components: the supporting angle bracket and the spacer. These two pieces are necessary for mounting our bracket securely to the plastic top rail and allowing the proper spacing for the arm to open and close without hitting the wall.

This side top rail is where you will install the mounting bracket of the Kleen Opener. Mount specific installation video can be seen Here.

Kleen Opener Mount #4 Plastic Lip

You can order your Kleen Opener here to select your correct Mount Type and enter other specifications.

We hope that we have explained why we have four Mount Types and how to identify which Mount Type is fit for your dumpsters. Should you have any further questions regarding our Mount Types or your dumpster configuration, please Contact Us. We would love the opportunity to see what your dumpster needs are and how Kleen Opener can be the perfect fit for you.