The sound of smashing glass bottles can be heard coming from bars and clubs up and down the country. With the average amount of waste glass produced by the hospitality sector in England and Wales to be around 500,000 tonnes, busy bars and clubs need smarter bar waste recycling and club waste recycling solutions to deal with glass recycling.
That’s where the Baby JAWS glass bottle crusher is changing the game. This compact, low‑noise bottle crusher is perfect for the hospitality sector, transforming how venues manage glass waste. In this blog, we’ll explain why Baby JAWS is essential for effective waste management, especially commercial waste management and hospitality waste management.
What is a Baby JAWS glass bottle recycler?
Baby JAWS is an under‑counter commercial bottle crusher made by PEL, and as the only approved UK distributor, Electro supports hospitality businesses with Baby JAWS and other glass bottle solutions.
Out of the way and keeping your glass waste management organised, the Baby JAWS sits neatly beneath a bar counter, where employees can feed each glass bottle in through a single aperture.
This clever machine crushes bottles into small cullet, reducing volume by up to 80%. Next, the crushed glass is collected in a glass bin tote that fits inside the unit. Impressively, it holds up to ninety bottles per collection before needing emptying.
The benefits of a commercial bottle crusher in bars and clubs
Space saving with smaller glass bins
Commercial glass crushers allow clubs and bars to handle far less bulky waste, with Baby JAWS reducing volume in the glass bin, it frees up valuable back‑of‑house or bar floor space. That means no more overflowing bins behind the bar. And, your team don’t have to wheel large bottle bins through customer areas.
Cutting glass disposal costs
Since crushed bottles take up less room, the extra benefit is that venues pay less for waste collections. Why? Because fewer glass bin collections translate to lower commercial waste management costs. With Baby JAWS you can expect a scenario like this: 36 weekly glass bin collections reduced to just 12, saving an estimated £102 per week on glass waste alone.
Improved safety and cleanliness
It’s important to consider the safety of your employees and customers, and crushed glass fragments are a safer way to handle waste glass. Also, your staff can avoid the heavy lifting that comes with carrying large bottle bins, as well as injury from spilled bottles and broken glass hazards.
Safety aside, Baby JAWS will keep behind the bar cleaner and tidier, offering better hygiene overall. This is great for high-traffic venues that need efficient hospitality waste management.
Baby JAWS vs. traditional glass waste management
Traditional glass bottle waste management systems rely on whole bottles stored in bins until collection. That means more trips, more bins, more noise. By contrast, a commercial bottle crusher like Baby JAWS works right at the point of disposal.
These systems cut volume by about five to one, saving up to 80 % of bin space. It also runs quietly. At 65‑75 dB it matches or beats a glass washer in noise level, running quietly and avoiding disruption to nearby businesses and residential sites.
This compact bottle crusher is mobile too. It can be installed quickly with minimal disruption, running on a normal 13 A plug. We’ll even come to your site and provide training and support of your Baby JAWS machine.
Supporting sustainability with bar and club waste recycling
Responsible glass waste management is a good thing not just for your bar or club, but for wider sustainability and environmental goals. Crushed glass is easier to recycle as it becomes “cullet”, which can be used again to make new bottles. Plus, Baby JAWS helps venues reduce CO₂ emissions tied to multiple bin collections as well as landfill waste.
Reducing bin collection frequency cuts transport emissions, and merging waste management into bottle crusher, bin compactor and baler can also help with efficiency and costs.
Baby JAWS supports sustainable club waste recycling and bar waste recycling, and at the same time, boosts recycling rates, aligning with industry green goals, dropping glass bin trips significantly.
Is Baby JAWS right for your venue?
Baby JAWS suits high‑volume venues, from busy pubs to clubs, bars, restaurants, and hotels. Any business that handles a large volume of bottles daily will benefit from a commercial bottle crusher.
If you struggle with overflowing glass bins, trip hazards, noise, or high bin costs, Baby JAWS is a great, compact solution. The 90‑bottle tote means fewer empty‑and‑replace cycles, and it fits neatly under counters in tight spaces.
How easy is it to install a Baby JAWS?
Installation of Baby JAWS couldn’t be simpler. Our service engineer sets it up and trains your staff, walking them through all the safety features like the emergency stop and bin‑full indicator, as well as maintenance.
Compared to large industrial crushers, the under‑counter design suits busy hospitality areas where space and noise matter, and can be installed quickly. For large back‑of‑house operations, other models like Mega JAWS may suit better. Chat to our team to find out which glass bottle crusher is right for your site.
Get effective glass waste management with Electro
Baby JAWS is a standout bottle crusher for busy hospitality venues. Its compact design, quiet operation, and impressive volume reduction support better bar waste recycling, club waste recycling, and commercial waste management.
Venues gain space, lower disposal costs, improve safety and boost sustainability. It’s a smart, efficient way to handle glass waste at the source. If your venue handles lots of bottles each day, Baby JAWS is more than a gadget, it’s an essential investment in cleaner, safer, greener hospitality.
Want to pair Baby JAWS with other waste reduction tools like balers, bin compactors and recycling systems? Smart idea! By integrating commercial waste management systems, you’ll maximise savings and sustainability.
Chat to our team to find out which glass bottle crusher is right for your site.
FAQ
How does a commercial glass crusher work?
Glass bottles are fed into the crusher and broken into cullet. The process reduces volume by around 80 %, allowing more efficient glass bin use and club waste recycling.
Will Baby JAWS fit under my bar?
Yes. Baby JAWS is designed to fit standard under‑counter space. It is compact and portable, ideal for behind the bar.
How much waste can Baby JAWS manage?
Each tote holds about 90 crushed bottles. That equates to roughly five times the same number of whole bottles in volume capacity.