Beacon Capital Partners Case Study

The Challenge

A private real estate investment firm based in Boston with a primary focus on commercial office properties throughout the US and Europe
In 2010, Beacon implemented a company-wide solid waste and recycling management program designed to achieve a significant increase in recycling at its properties
Four office buildings in McLean, Virginia were chosen to pilot the recycling programs prior to expansion across the entire portfolio

Partnered with Casella to implement new solid waste and recycling programs to help increase recycling and waste diversion, as well as provide training and management services
Collaborated with on-site property management team to implement new collection practices and container right-sizing
Instituted Zero-Sort® Recycling, simplifying collection and transportation of materials to the proper containers

Services for all 4 buildings combined, eliminating container redundancy and dramatically reducing the amount of resources necessary, creating savings of over 45% per month
Zero-Sort program well received by Beacon, their tenants, and housekeeping staff
Completed LEED Audits, provided tenant training, increased environmental awareness and participation, and provided E-Waste and Universal Waste recycling programs
Recycling rapidly expanded well beyond the initial pilot program. Today, Casella currently provides services to over 25 Beacon properties

Testimonial

Casella has played an instrumental role in helping Beacon Capital Partners achieve our recycling and sustainability goals.

- Al Scaramelli

Managing Director