With the arrival of summer, stadiums and entertainment venues nationwide are bracing for a season packed with concerts, sporting events, and festivals. Facility managers face a familiar challenge: how to deliver seamless experiences for tens of thousands of guests—day after day and event after event.
However, C&W Services thrives in these high-pressure environments. Our integrated janitorial and sustainability solutions are purpose-built to support large-scale venues. We help ensure that every visitor enjoys a clean, safe, and memorable experience.
Setting the Standard: Janitorial Excellence at a Major NFL Stadium
It’s nearly midnight. Just a couple of hours earlier, an NFL stadium of almost 70,000 spectators had roared with energy. By the next morning, a new wave of visitors will arrive, never comprehending the overnight transformation that occurred. This kind of turnaround is the result of a system that delivers championship-level outcomes after each event.
C&W Services has partnered with this open-air, multi-tiered stadium—constructed of concrete and steel—for several years. Our own team provides comprehensive janitorial support, covering day-to-day maintenance, pre-event setup, post-event recovery, and exterior management.
Technicians inspect seating areas, concourses, restrooms, and suites with precision. Leveraging digital tools like CleanTelligent and 360 Facility, we ensure real-time task assignment, data-driven inspections, and rapid response across the 69,000-seat complex.
Our crews move like a well-practiced team, blending maintenance, cleaning, and guest readiness into a continuous rhythm. During the day, preventative efforts are underway; after hours, crews transform the venue back to being “ready” in record time.
Sustainability in Action: Recycling Innovation at Nissan Stadium
While pristine cleanliness sets the stage, environmental responsibility completes the picture. Our partners are increasingly relying on us to help them meet ambitious sustainability goals.
At Nissan Stadium in Nashville, we helped launch one of the most effective stadium-scale recycling programs in the United States. In partnership with Coca-Cola’s sustainability vendor, Osprey, we’ve recycled over 1.2 million items in just the first half of 2024—including 479,000 plastic bottles and 779,000 aluminum cans—all with a contamination rate under 3.5%.
This level of execution is rare, even among premier venues. But with the proper training, planning, and culture, it’s possible. As one stadium leader put it:
“Our recycling numbers have increased over the past two years because of the hard work by the C&W team. Our sustainability partner Osprey says they have never worked with a group like C&W that does such a great job.”
Behind the Scenes: Tech and Training at Work
A supervisor spots a minor issue, taps her tablet three times, and continues her inspection. By the time she rounds the corner, a team member is already en route to address it. Whether through digital inspections, automated work orders, or integrated communications, we equip our teams with tools that amplify performance in real time.
Safety is foundational. Our employees are trained for rapid response: spills, weather shifts, and unexpected events that require coordination with venue security and emergency teams. These skills ensure guest well-being and reflect our larger commitment to public health and regulatory compliance.
A Cleaner Future: The Power of People and Process
Walk through one of our stadiums and you’ll see sustainability in action—from refillable chemical stations to energy-efficient equipment and certified GreenClean protocols. What began as a janitorial program has evolved into a holistic system for delivering high-performance, environmentally responsible results.
But what truly sets us apart? Our people. Trained, tech-enabled, and purpose-driven, they are the engine behind every transformation. Team members turn massive crowds into orderly recoveries and challenges into opportunities to shine.
Looking Ahead: A Season of Service
Whether it’s cleaning 69,000 seats before game day or diverting hundreds of thousands of bottles from the landfill, our role is clear: to make large-scale venues run smoother, cleaner, and greener.
As the summer rush begins, C&W Services remains proud to support the operational heart of stadiums across North America. Because when the crowds arrive, we’re already there, helping ensure every event is a win.
Interested in learning how we can support your stadium or entertainment venue? Contact us to explore tailored janitorial, recycling, and event support solutions that elevate every guest experience.
