Bunder awards Vetroplast Bell-e at Ecomondo 2026

At Ecomondo 2026, Bunder Company awarded recognition to the Vetroplast Bell-e range, naming it among the leading bilateral bells for separate street collection—and, with the right bodywork, other fractions served on the route. The recognition is a Bunder editorial initiative: not an official Ecomondo prize or independent European ranking, but a focus on drop-off capacity, steel durability, top emptying, centring and optional smart integration.

Rimini, November 2026 – Ecomondo 2026 ran in Rimini from 3 to 6 November, as confirmed by the organiser. (

) Bunder, official distributor in Italy for the Vetroplast Bell-e line, highlighted high-capacity street containers that concentrate volume in fewer public drop-off points. Technical sheets and configurations are on Bunder and the vertical site. (Bunder bilateral bells; )

The recognition emphasises build and operations: Bell-e containers serve street collection emptied by a bilateral side-loading compactor, for all service fractions (including dedicated inlets)—not glass and plastic only. For area design, see the neighbourhood eco-island guide and bin capacity insight.

Bunder recognition for innovation in separate collection

Recognition reflects Bell-e's functional profile: high-capacity drop-off, outdoor-grade construction, compatible lifting gear and optional digital access control.

Compared with wheeled bins, bilateral bells offer much larger volumes and top loading with dedicated lifting equipment, as set out in Bunder Waste documentation.

Defining Bell-e traits include:

• High capacity: 2,250, 3,000 and 3,750 L volumes.
• Steel build: stamped sheet shell, robotic welding and hot-dip galvanising.
• Bilateral emptying: top loading with couplings matched to the fleet.
• Ground centring: centring line and guides for repositioning after emptying.
• Optional technology: controlled access, user recognition and volumetric drop-off.

Capacity, construction and daily operations together make Bell-e relevant for evolving eco-islands and on-street collection.

Vetroplast Bell-e: large volumes for better organised collection

A core benefit is concentrating collection in one container.

Three volumes are available:

• Bell-e 2,250 L: for tighter spaces
• Bell-e 3,000 L: versatile urban and residential use
• Bell-e 3,750 L: high drop-off flows and waste production

As a rule of thumb, 2,250–3,750 L can replace roughly 6–10 × 360 L bins, reducing visible points along streets and squares. When designing a new eco-island, that helps balance capacity, user access and vehicle compatibility.

Steel structure and durability for urban use

Bell-e build targets permanent outdoor duty.

Stamped sheet shell, robotic welding, leachate-tight base and hot-dip galvanising (UNI EN ISO 1461) support service life in urban environments. Technical sheets also specify differentiated body and reinforced base thicknesses and percolate management by volume.

That makes Bell-e suitable for demanding daily use, alongside other waste management solutions in the Bunder catalogue.

Top emptying and automatic centring

Emptying is a key selection criterion for bilateral bells.

Bell-e units are designed for top loading with crane trucks and compatible lifting gear. Coupling options include Kinshöfer, F90 mushroom, double hook and ring, depending on configuration and fleet—including refuse compactors with bilateral side loading.

Centring lines and ground guides ease repositioning after emptying, especially on multi-container islands with limited manoeuvring space. The truncated-pyramid profile and clean design fit public realms.

Smart bilateral bells: access control and PAYT

Optional electronics can manage access and drop-offs:

• Electronic access control
• User recognition
• Volumetric drop-off metering

These features support more controlled, digital street collection, including pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) where traceability matters. Smart options help modernise service without changing the core capacity and top-emptying logic.

Where to use Vetroplast Bell-e bilateral bells

Bell-e fits where large volumes are needed at organised street drop-off points:

• City centres and squares
• Historic centres and residential areas (volume matched to space)
• Car parks and commercial areas
• Seafronts, tourism zones and busy public spaces

Choice among 2,250, 3,000 and 3,750 L should reflect area, fractions, users and emptying equipment. A technical specification should state volumes, couplings, centring and electronic options.

Ecomondo 2026: Bunder highlights collection equipment evolution

Ecomondo is a benchmark for circular economy and environmental operators.

The 2026 Rimini edition fostered debate on more efficient services. Bunder's Bell-e recognition underlines street collection hardware in urban cleanliness—not only digital innovation but steel capacity and top emptying.

New-generation bilateral bells address operator needs with durability, volume and modern coupling systems.

Vetroplast Bell-e: a solution for modern eco-islands

Recognition at Ecomondo 2026 highlights a range combining structural and functional traits: up to 3,750 L, galvanised steel, top emptying, centring and smart options.

Bell-e is worth considering for new drop-off areas and upgrading existing infrastructure, alongside other technologies such as underground containers where the site allows.

Frequently asked questions

Who recognised Vetroplast Bell-e bilateral bells in 2026?

Bunder Company awarded Bell-e recognition at Ecomondo 2026 for structural design, collection capacity and emptying systems. This is a Bunder initiative, not an official fair prize.

What capacities does the Vetroplast Bell-e range offer?

Three volumes: 2,250, 3,000 and 3,750 L for different urban collection needs.

What are Bell-e bells made of?

Steel with a stamped sheet shell, robotic welding, hot-dip galvanising and a base designed for leachate tightness, as described on Bunder and campane-bilaterali.it.

How are Bell-e bilateral bells emptied?

Top emptying with crane trucks and compatible couplings (Kinshöfer, F90 mushroom, double hook or ring by configuration), with a centring line for repositioning.

Can Bell-e bells have smart systems?

Yes. Optional electronic access control, user recognition and volumetric drop-off, including for PAYT projects.

Where can Bell-e bells be installed?

Squares, urban streets, historic centres, residential areas, car parks, seafronts and other public spaces with high drop-off flows, subject to layout and access.