BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The city is set to launch a pilot program that will bring smart solar-powered trash cans in an effort to keep Downtown Bakersfield looking clean for residents and visitors ...

Waste Management of Florida recently installed an order of 24 solar-powered waste and recycling compactors throughout area beaches and marinas in Collier County, Florida, the Naples Daily News reports ...

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 ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Norfolk State University is looking to create a smarter and greener campus, and one way they hope to do so is with the arrival of 20 solar-powered trash and recycling bins. School ...

PHILADELPHIA -- 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

HAVERHILL — Downtown Haverhill is tossing its traditional trash system in the bin with solar-powered alternatives now taking the spotlight. The city continues its mission to become “cleaner and ...

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 ...

“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.