What on Earth is
a Molok?
Good question! Molok containers are an innovative solution to the age old problem of balancing waste collection requirements with evolving aesthetic and architectural design constraints. Unlike a conventional above ground bin where the capacity is horizontal, in the Molok system the capacity is vertical.
Think of it this way: a Molok looks like a miniature grain silo buried in the ground with just the top rounded part showing above the surface. Users simply open a small hatch and drop their waste / recyclables into the silo.
These systems are becoming more common with new developments, such as multifamily residential buildings, commercial strip malls, schools, parks etc.
Since the container is partly underground, the surrounding earth’s temperature helps to keep the waste cool during the warm months, significantly reducing odours. During the winter months of the northern hemisphere, the earth acts as an insulator to help keep material from freezing.
Molok containers are serviced by lifting the inner container from the main ‘well’ and emptying into a specialized truck. Typically this is done with a folding crane mounted on either a roll off or converted rear load compaction truck. The inner container is then placed back into the Molok, ready to be refilled again.
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Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ'S
Moloks are an innovative type of waste collection system, where a permanent vertical structure is placed in the ground. The main advantages of Moloks are easy access for users, a small footprint, and reduced odours as compared to above ground bins. A Molok looks like a miniature grain silo buried in the ground with just the top rounded part showing above the surface.
With Waste in Motion’s Molok waste management system users simply open a small hatch and drop their waste/recyclables into the silo. The inner “bins” are lifted out, emptied, and then placed back down into the permanent structure.
Waste in Motion offers Molok container sizes of 0.4 to 6.5 yards3 (300 to 5,000 litres).
Waste in Motion’s Molok waste containers can collect recyclables, solid waste, organics, and even grease.
Servicing of Molok garbage containers varies from client to client depending on their average waste outflow.
Yes, the vertical orientation of the Molok waste disposal system makes it an aesthetically superior and functionally suitable choice for both residential use and commercial use at locations such as shopping malls, business & commercial complexes, etc.
Every client at Waste in Motion is appointed a Client Representative to facilitate you with scheduling servicing, pickups and any other services you may require.
Molok containers bring a whole new dimension of waste management in literal terms. The substantial reduction in the bin’s footprint on the surface and its shell & lid give it the premium finish waste disposal bins have never had but always needed. The reduced odours during both summer and winter, as compared to above-ground bins, is also a very important benefit driving the popularity of Moloks.
Waste In Motion values transparency in its business practices. Our Base Rates are inclusive of fuel surcharges, environmental fees, cost recovery fees and admin charges. This promises that our clients will not receive unpleasant surprises in their invoices.