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Dandy Recycler™
Flat, Fillable Design Saves Shipping Costs
The Dandy Recycler is built with the toughest geotextile available. It’s delivered flat and filled locally with recycled rubber, which reduces shipping costs. Similar to weighted wattles, Dandy Recycler is designed for use on curb and gutter inlets for curb inlet protection and stormwater runoff control. Multiple units can be arranged end to end to increase surface protection for drop inlets, filtering out the most stubborn sediment-laden stormwater. Easy to install, this proprietary product delivers regulatory-compliant performance every time — with an economical advantage.
This sediment control barrier provides drain inlet protection around curb openings and storm drain inlet protection at suitable drop inlets.
Benefits of Sediment Control Barrier Products
Dandy Recycler is an exciting innovation in stormwater runoff management. The benefits of this inlet protection barrier include:
- Available in various lengths from 3’ to 8’; place end to end for larger openings
- Stitched interior seams reduce stress points when filled
- Made from bright orange, durable geotextile
- Flat, lightweight design reduces shipping costs
- Reduces or eliminates the need to flush or clean inlets, saving time and money
- Easy to install, maintain and inspect
- Reusable, move it from one jobsite to the next
Performance that Lasts
Dandy Recycler is made of high-quality, domestically-sourced raw materials and features design innovations that enhance performance. Because it’s fabricated from a super-strong, bright orange monofilament geotextile, it’s highly visible in any type of weather. Inspectors like it because they can see that your curb inlet is securely protected without getting out of their car. You’ll like it because it can be reused, delivering optimal performance job after job.
For contractors comparing curb inlet filters and other erosion and sediment control products, Dandy Recycler's flat-shipped design offers a practical way to reduce shipping costs. As one of Dandy's temporary erosion control solutions, it complements other stormwater control measures and supports stormwater compliance when used according to project requirements.
Manufactured in America
Like all our products, Dandy Recycler is made at our manufacturing facility in Ohio. We maintain high inventory levels so we can drop-ship it to you within 24 hours, no matter where you are in the country. If you need a custom size, we’ll fabricate a Dandy Recycler for you and ship within 5 days. Fast turns are standard operating procedure for us because we only use raw materials and parts sourced domestically and manufacture onsite. With our expansive distribution network, you get your products quickly.
For projects subject to the Build America Buy America Act, contact Dandy about domestic sourcing information and product documentation.
Step 1
Place the Dandy Recycler on the ground near the inlet on which it will be installed.
Step 2
Open Velcro® access pouch located on the street side of the unit.
Step 3
If using optional oil absorbents, place absorbent sheets inside recycle
Step 4
Fill pouch with recycled rubber pieces or aggregate to a level that will keep the unit in place during a storm event.
Step 5
Reseal Velcro® access. Center the unit against a curb or median inlet opening so that there is an equal length of the Dandy Recycler overhanging on each side of the opening.
To keep Dandy Recycler in good working order:
- Remove all accumulated sediment and debris from the surface and vicinity of the unit after each storm event.
- If using optional oil absorbents, remove and replace absorbents when they near saturation.
- Dispose of unit in accordance with applicable federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations. The user is solely responsible for compliance with maintenance and disposal laws. Dandy Products or seller assume no responsibility for proper and improper maintenance and disposal.
FAQs About Dandy Recycler™ and Curb Inlet Protection
How does the Dandy Recycler work?
Dandy Recycler is a fillable geotextile barrier positioned around curb and gutter inlets to filter sediment-laden stormwater. Its weighted design helps keep the unit in position while runoff passes through the filtration material.
How does the Dandy Recycler reduce shipping costs?
Dandy Recycler is shipped flat and filled locally with recycled rubber or aggregate. Its lightweight, unfilled design reduces the weight and bulk associated with shipping prefilled inlet protection barriers.
Are different sizes available for Dandy Recycler?
Yes. Dandy Recycler is available in lengths ranging from 3 to 8 feet. Multiple units can be positioned end to end for larger openings, and custom sizes are available for specific jobsite requirements.
Can Dandy Recycler be used for drop inlet protection?
Yes. Multiple Dandy Recycler units can be arranged to provide protection around suitable drop inlets. The layout should account for the inlet dimensions and expected runoff conditions.
Is Dandy Recycler reusable?
Yes. Dandy Recycler is designed for repeated use across jobsites. After use, remove accumulated sediment and inspect the geotextile and seams for damage before reinstalling the unit.