Officials roll out innovative vending machines to sell items destined for the garbage: 'We are working to reduce … loss'

The unit, called an "SDGs locker," debuted at Kanazawa-Bunko Station in early December. After shops shut down for the night, ...
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City officials unveil nearly half a million dollar plan to replace all trash cans with unexpected alternative: 'A safer environment for the employees'

St. Paul, Minnesota, is revamping its trash collection with a new set of receptacles drawing comparisons to luxury vehicles.

Solar panels on downtown St. Paul trash cans? Yes, and here’s why

As you walk around downtown St. Paul, you might notice recent updates to a sidewalk staple. The trash cans have gone solar.

Filipino rescuers detect 'signs of life' in garbage avalanche that killed 4 and left dozens missing

Twelve workers have been rescued with injuries from the huge mound of garbage that collapsed among the low-slung buildings of ...