Clemson’s Restroom Pilot: Planning a Campus Disposal Program
A campus disposal program works best when facilities teams can test the complete restroom routine before expanding it. A published Clemson University example offers a useful planning reference.
What the historical case study documents
In a 2021 Hospeco Brands Group case study, Clemson’s facilities team described a pilot that began in August 2020. The restroom bundle included Scensibles personal disposal bags, toilet seat cleaner and toilet seat covers, alongside the university’s broader move toward hands-free fixtures.
The pilot covered 150 stalls in three Douthit Hills dorm-style residence halls, plus common-area restrooms in four apartment-style halls. Scensibles bag dispensers were installed inside stalls. The source reports positive resident feedback on the overall restroom program.
After the pilot, the case study described an expansion across 31 residence halls representing approximately 700 stalls, with completion then targeted for the end of 2021. That is a historical rollout plan, not verification of Clemson’s current installation count.
Read Hospeco Brands Group’s original Clemson case study (2021 PDF). The report does not isolate Scensibles’ effect from the wider bundle or provide a controlled estimate of savings, clog reduction or health outcomes.
Plan your own school or campus pilot
The following is a suggested planning checklist for your facility, rather than additional findings from Clemson.
- Define the pilot area. Choose a manageable group of restrooms. Record stalls, existing receptacle models and normal cleaning frequency.
- Put supplies at the point of use. Position disposal bags near the toilet and a compatible lined waste receptacle. Follow mounting instructions and the facility’s placement requirements.
- Teach one clear routine. Place the used product in a bag, tie the handles and put it in the receptacle. State clearly that bags and contents must never be flushed.
- Give custodians a short checklist. Check dispenser stock, liner fit, waste containment and signage during normal rounds.
- Review before expanding. Compare restocking needs, user feedback and servicing observations across the pilot locations.
Record what actually changes
A suggested four-week pilot log can track bags used, empty-dispenser observations, missing signs, reported disposal problems and servicing time. If plumbing calls are part of the review, use comparable periods and record other maintenance changes. A small pilot can guide purchasing without promising a particular outcome.
Choose supplies for your pilot
A white starter kit contains a dispenser, 100 bags and a Do Not Flush sign. Pair it with an existing lined receptacle or choose a compatible bin and liner. Use the 1,200-bag refill case when stocking several dispensing points.
See our school and campus disposal guide for placement and servicing considerations, or plan a commercial setup with the Scensibles team.