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Posted inNeighborhoods

The problem with North Philly’s new BigBelly trash cans

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde August 24, 2023August 31, 2023

North Philly just got dozens of new high-tech BigBelly trash cans, and the city says they’re better than before.  The 65 new solar-powered compactor bins have better batteries, sensors, software, […]

A pile of tied up plastic bags filled with trash, leaning against a square can and a street sign at 8th and Arch.
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Ya fav trash can? Underground units are an idea worth trying | Opinion

Avatar photo by Terrill Haigler (aka Ya Fav Trashman) May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

Philadelphia is pulling out of a program that pays community members to collect litter

Avatar photo by Meir Rinde March 23, 2023March 31, 2023
Posted inNeighborhoods

A map of Philly’s new foot-pedal Bigbelly trash cans

Avatar photo by Danya Henninger November 16, 2017January 17, 2023
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Filthadelphia: Why Philly trash always piles up in the winter

by Paige Gross January 30, 2017January 17, 2023

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