Meet the new Transition™ TPM Configurable Recycling & Waste Container
Designed to make it easy and affordable for businesses to implement recycling programs at their own pace and to adjust to the inevitable changes and learning along the way, the Transition Configurable Recycling and Waste Container is smart and “future ready”. Twenty years of working with our customers to fine tune their recycling programs has been engineered into this unique and forward-thinking recycling container.

TPM Series Transition™ Configurable Recycling & Waste Containers
Featuring unprecedented flexibility that adapts to support up to four separate types of waste and recyclables in a single unit, Transition Containers offer a responsible solution on the path to zero waste in a compact footprint. Molded from low density polyethylene (LDPE) made from up to 98% recycled content (varies by color), which is completely recyclable at the end of use, makes the TPM Container the choice of environmental stewards at all levels.
Lightweight and portable, the Transition TPM Series Recycling and Waste Container is ideal for lunchrooms, banquet halls, dorms, special events, parking garages and other high traffic areas. When your recycling needs change, this versatile, stream-specific container can be modified onsite with new interchangeable opening plates, movable internal dividers, posters, and labels.
This unique patent-pending, waste reduction container is easily configured and reconfigured to meet current and future requirements. These versatile containers easily adapt to waste stream changes to extend their life cycle and contribute to the ROI of the recycling program.
Adaptable • Configurable • Future-Ready - Responsible Designs for a Clean Planet!

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Waste Only
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Waste & Recycling
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Waste, Compost, Recycling
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Waste, Paper, Compost, Cans & Bottles |
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Zero Waste!
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Save Money & Improve Your ROI:
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Flexibility to adjust internal dividers and change interchangeable opening plates reduces the cost of changes in your program.
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Effective graphics aligned with color matched openings for clean streams that increase the value of commodities collected.
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Save space with Maximized Capacity-to-Footprint Ratio – up to four streams & 51 Gallons in a compact footprint (22" x 22.5").
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Communicate Clearly as You Adapt to Changes:
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Labels and Posters can be modified onsite with ease.
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Increase brand equity with logos and targeted messages to build your brand image and advertise your program.
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Stay current with options tailored for e-waste, confidential paper, and more.
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Clean and Maintain with Ease:
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Smooth and durable surfaces with no exposed screws make cleaning easy and hygienic.
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Repurposing Transition™ TPM Configurable Recycling & Waste Containers
TPM Series recycling containers have the unique ability to Transition into the TRH Configurable Recycling and Waste Container. When you’re ready to upgrade the aesthetics of your recycling program, the base TPM container can be moved inside the TRH cabinet to act as a configurable rigid liner.
In addition, the restrictive opening plates used with the TPM Series are designed to work with other Transition products of the same capacity. For example, the TPM-083 22 US Gallon/ 83 Litre container's opening plates can be re-purposed on any other Transition product with a -083 in the Model code. All other capacities work in the same fashion. The remaining TPM lid is completely recyclable.
All Transition containers and stations are designed to adapt to changes by re-purposing as many components as possible making them responsible to your bottom line. Safe and practical for patrons, easy and cost effective – a truly responsible path to zero waste!
Transition™ TPM Specifications
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Number
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Dimensions
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Capacity |
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of Streams |
(WxDxH front, H back*) |
USG |
Litres |
| 9TPM-083-FNB101-FT1 |
1 |
22.00” x 12.00” x 33.75” |
22 |
83
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| 9TPM-083-FNB102-FT1 |
2 |
22.00” x 12.00” x 33.75” |
22 |
83 |
| 9TPM-083-FNB103-FT1 |
3 |
22.00” x 12.00” x 33.75” |
22 |
83 |
| 9TPM-136-FNB101-FT1 |
1 |
22.00” x 17.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
36 |
136 |
| 9TPM-136-FNB102-FT1 |
2 |
22.00” x 17.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
36 |
136 |
| 9TPM-136-FNB103-FT1 |
3 |
22.00” x 17.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
36 |
136 |
| 9TPM-136-FNB104-FT1 |
4 |
22.00” x 17.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
36 |
136 |
| 9TPM-193-FNB101-FT1 |
1 |
22.00” x 22.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
51 |
193 |
| 9TPM-193-FNB102-FT1 |
2 |
22.00” x 22.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
51 |
193 |
| 9TPM-193-FNB103-FT1 |
3 |
22.00” x 22.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
51 |
193 |
| 9TPM-193-FNB104-FT1 |
4 |
22.00” x 22.50” x 33.75”, 36.50 |
51 |
193 |
*The height is measured from floor to the highest point in the front or back as indicated.
Configuration Process
1. Choose the right size container to meet your footprint and anticipated capacity needs.
TPM-083
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TPM-136
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TPM-193
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22 US Gallons
83 Litres
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36 US Gallons
136 Litres
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51 US Gallons
193 Litre
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2. Select the number and color of opening plates to support the number of streams to be collected.
3. Choose a restrictive opening for each plate selected.

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1. Confidential Paper Slot
2. Paper Slot
3. Small Rectangle
4. Medium Rectangle
5. Large Square
6. Large Rectangle
7. Oblong
8. Commingle
9. Large Round
10. Small Round (Optional Baffle)
11. Small Diamond
12. Large Diamond
13. Small Square
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*NOTE: Restrictive opening sizes vary depending on the model and plate configuration. Please verify that the materials to be collected will fit through your chosen restrictive openings. To see the various opening sizes and options, download the Restrictive Opening Size guides on the right side of this page.
4. Select a color for each opening plate from our standard color options.
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Raven Black
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Adobe Clay
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Marine Blue
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Storm Gray
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Forest Green
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5. Work with our
CleanSort™ Graphics team to develop impactful graphics for each stream.
6. Add additional graphics such as front or side
posters to your recycling station to promote your program, brand or message (optional).
7. Monitor the collection streams and adjust as needed by ordering different opening plates, updated graphics, and/or internal rigid liner dividers, all of which can be changed at your location - no need to ship a whole new unit!
8. Recycle the old opening plates. Can't handle HDPE at your location? Simply return them to CleanRiver Recycling Solutions and we'll ensure they are recycled.
Color Options
*Custom colors available. Minimum quantities apply. Lead times vary by color.
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