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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city is set to launch a pilot program that will bring smart solar-powered trash cans in an effort ...

“This is a clear waste of money,” asserted Councilman Michael Jackson, “throwing it right in the trash.” City administration officials said the solar trash compactors have been unfairly disparaged.

PATERSON — In city where many people complain about litter-strewn streets, officials on Tuesday celebrated the installation of the first of 90 solar-powered trash receptacles — devices that cost ...

The city of Allentown is using the power of the sun to keep its streets clean. The first of 250 so-called Big-Belly solar trash compactors was unveiled Wednesday at 12th and Hamilton streets, outside ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Is it any surprise that a city known for its love of cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and cannolis would embrace a solar-powered trash compactor called a BigBelly?In the largest rollout ...

The energy of the sun will help Jackson County save time and money in its recycling program, thanks to Waste Management’s contribution of a solar trash compactor. The $3,500 solar-powered compactor is ...

PATERSON — One after another, members of the City Council expressed their criticism on May 20 of the 90 solar-powered trash compactors that were installed in Paterson’s commercial business districts ...