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Rubbermaid's GroundsKeeper™ Cigarette Waste Collector Offers Attractive Solution To Unsightly Litter And Safety Concerns
Winchester, Va. (April 16, 2002) – While smoking regulations rid facilities of inside air pollution, they force smokers into small, designated outdoor areas. The result is unsightly litter around entrances, sidewalks, and break sites. Receptacles are often unsuitable, allowing butts to escape or mix with flammable trash.
The new GroundsKeeper™ Cigarette Waste Collector from Rubbermaid Commercial Products helps combat these problems. A restricted opening at the top of the cone-shaped unit shields butts from view and weather that can scatter them. More importantly, it discourages depositing ignitable trash with smoldering cigarettes and reduces oxygen flow for quick smothering of lit materials.
Smokers will find the GroundsKeeper™ Collector easy to use, while maintenance workers will find it easy to clean. A generously sized inner galvanized canister lifts out for easy emptying and requires fewer cleanings than traditional ashtrays. There’s no need for sand or sifting tools.
Available in black, brown and beige, the GroundsKeeper™ Collector is styled to blend with a wide range of public and commercial facilities. Made of flame-retardant, injection-molded plastic, it resists rust and is weighted with a steel base to help maintain stability and discourage theft. It can also be bolted or tied to concrete or permanent fixtures for added security.
