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

“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.

Being green isn’t always easy, particularly for a city with limited resources to spend on environmental programs. But Santa Clarita, Calif., has found an affordable way to help reduce its carbon ...

Latest version of 30-watt solar-powered trash crusher, found in several cities, fits in better. And future versions are set to get remote communications. Martin LaMonica is a senior writer covering ...

Has a Needham company solved the stubborn problem of urban trash? Or is trash always gonna be a little trashy? BigBelly turns 20 this year, and its CEO, Brian Phillips, says he expects that it will ...

Boston residents are not yet ready to throw out the idea of solar-powered trash compactors, though some city residents have complained the bins ruin the aesthetic value of the Hub’s historic streets.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Tossing out trash before the bag is completely full is a waste. It may seem like you can’t stuff anything ...