The Magnuson Group is pleased to introduce its newest product, KASTA, a sleek and streamlined waste and recycling receptacle collection, available in four sizes and multiple finishes. KASTA, the Swedish word for “throw,” was designed in collaboration with Gensler, serving as product design consultant, and is Made in the USA. The freestanding modular receptacles are highly flexible and can be used independently or ganged to create just the right disposal streams for each end user’s specific needs and environments.

The sophisticated architectural shape, featuring distinct chamfered corners, is aesthetically pleasing and allows for cohesive integration into large, small, and medium-sized spaces ― from building lobbies and conference rooms to smaller breakout areas and common spaces. Refined and functional, KASTA is available in four sizes and two top options for a variety of configuration possibilities. Clean and informative label graphics easily identify and effectively communicate – with both text and icons – each receptacle's designated function: Mixed Recycling, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Paper, Food Waste/Compost, Landfill.

With six body colors and nine top colors, KASTA is designed to fit seamlessly into any aesthetic. The wide range of finishes allows users to achieve a monochromatic look or to differentiate waste streams via color.

“Magnuson Group is pleased to introduce the KASTA family of waste and recycling receptacles to the market. Collaborating with the Gensler team in designing KASTA was an excellent experience; the design process was focused and productive at every step. Together, we believe KASTA makes a strong design statement while providing the modularity and flexibility to satisfy the requirements of commercial customers both large and small, and across every market segment. We are very proud of this collaboration and the KASTA family,” said Kelly Quackenbush, President of Magnuson Group.

“Waste receptacles are often a tough spec for designers of commercial environments,” said Scott Star, Director of Product Development at Gensler. “They want a system that supports the necessary recycling streams and one that provides visually elegant integration into their projects. We’re especially happy with the outcome of our collaboration with Magnuson Group. The product strikes a carefully calibrated balance between aesthetics and functionality to work in virtually any office or public space.”

Product Overview at a Glance

•Made of cold rolled, powder-coated steel with 86% recycled content that comes in 22, 30, 35, and 45-gallon body sizes and optional ganging magnets to join multiple KASTA units together.

•The internal rigid liner is made of 100% pre-consumer recycled plastic and KASTA is 98% recyclable at its end of life. It does not end up in a landfill; it's melted down and re-used.

•4 unique models and 2 heights: 1 square and 1 rectangular model per height.

•6 body finish colors in matte: White RAL 9003, Grey White RAL 9002, Beige RAL 7032, Grey RAL 7001, Anthracite RAL 7016, Black RAL 9011.

•9 top finish colors in matte: White RAL 9003, Grey White RAL 9002, Beige RAL 7032, Grey RAL 7001, Anthracite RAL 7016, Black RAL 9011, Blue RAL 5009, Green RAL 6011, Brown RAL 8002.

•2 top opening options: wide and narrow

•End users may choose one, two or no labels to be placed on the top.

o 2 label styles – text labels and icon labels

o 7 stream options per label style – Mixed Recycling, Glass, Metal, Plastic, Paper, Food Waste/Compost, Landfill

•Each model also includes:

o Internal rigid plastic liner to protect the receptacle in case of a bag displacement or tear.

o Bag ring to secure the plastic bag in place in conjunction with the liner.

o Adjustable glides to level the product on uneven surfaces.