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Five years ago, Philadelphia was a pioneer when it replaced regular sidewalk trashcans with “smart” solar-powered ones called Big Belly. The modern trash cans have saved the city cash, but many hate ...

The University of Houston is on a green streak. Solar-powered trash compactors attached to recycling bins now dot the main campus, and thirsty students, staff and visitors can refill their water ...

Stratford is looking to be a little greener. This week, the town is starting to deploy 41 combined Bigbelly solar trash compactors and recycle containers. Related Content: Mystic Aquarium promotes ‘No ...

In an effort to promote recycling and reduce the cost of daily garbage pickup, Iowa City will purchase four solar-powered trash compactors, manufactured by Bigbelly, and install them downtown this ...

A Sheepshead Bay legislator insists that high-tech, solar-powered trash compactors will solve the neighborhood’s litter problem — and claims he’ll pay to have them installed — even though the city ...

PORT TOWNSEND — Trash disposal and recycling has just gone high tech with the installation of solar powered Big Belly units in high pedestrian traffic areas in Port Townsend. Civil Engineer Laura ...

In an effort to reduce trash overflows, litter and the frequency of trash collection in the French Quarter, New Orleans city officials announced a plan to install solar-powered trash compactors in the ...

New Orleans on Monday began installing solar-powered trash compactors on street corners in the French Quarter and Central Business District, hoping to reduce the frequency of trash collection and cut ...