A review of the proposed TDC budget for 2011-2012 includes a line item for $35,000 for 7 Solar Powered Trash Compactors.
Wow - was unaware they existed. Here's the item:
What, exactly, is a solar powered trash compactor?
Well, let’s go to the source. BigBelly explains it, simply, as follows:
The BigBelly® Solar Compactor is a patented compacting trash receptacle that is completely self-powered. Instead of requiring a grid connection, BigBelly uses solar power for 100% of its energy needs. The unit takes up as much space as the “footprint” of an ordinary receptacle—but its capacity is five times greater. Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. BigBelly also provides cost efficiencies from labor savings, fuel cost and maintenance savings, as well as environmental benefits from reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Safe, easy to use, and designed to keep out pests, the BigBelly has already proven its worth in urban streets, parks, colleges, arenas—and in all weather conditions
Under its deal, Waste Management expects to sell the solar powered trash compactors to municipal governments and organizations responsible for garbage collection at other places like sports venues. In fact, there are numerous locations already across the U.S. where you can find the BigBelly solar units.
Sounds like another "Big Blue Sign" or "Lighted Crosswalk" debacle.
Wonder how they will handle the "Salt Zone".
Wow - was unaware they existed. Here's the item:
What, exactly, is a solar powered trash compactor?
Well, let’s go to the source. BigBelly explains it, simply, as follows:
The BigBelly® Solar Compactor is a patented compacting trash receptacle that is completely self-powered. Instead of requiring a grid connection, BigBelly uses solar power for 100% of its energy needs. The unit takes up as much space as the “footprint” of an ordinary receptacle—but its capacity is five times greater. Increased capacity reduces collection trips and can cut fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions by 80%. BigBelly also provides cost efficiencies from labor savings, fuel cost and maintenance savings, as well as environmental benefits from reduced emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Safe, easy to use, and designed to keep out pests, the BigBelly has already proven its worth in urban streets, parks, colleges, arenas—and in all weather conditions
Under its deal, Waste Management expects to sell the solar powered trash compactors to municipal governments and organizations responsible for garbage collection at other places like sports venues. In fact, there are numerous locations already across the U.S. where you can find the BigBelly solar units.
Sounds like another "Big Blue Sign" or "Lighted Crosswalk" debacle.
Wonder how they will handle the "Salt Zone".