Big Belly a solar powered trash can/compacter is in Somers for a trial run. The device is at Ries Park until October 1 at no cost to the Town, as a result of the efforts of the Somers Energy Advisory Panel. The compacter takes up as much space as an ordinary trash can but holds five times as much, plus it can notify the trash department when it is full. Increased capacity means fewer trash pick-ups reducing costs and emissions. Philadelphia has 500 of these systems; SUNY-Purchase College expanded their number this semester. This is the first in Northern Westchester County.
More info is at the Town web site. Photo is from Big Belly Solar web site.
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