The design of a solar-powered trash compactor for city streets used several plastic-molding issues to make it practical. The original compactor made by BigBelly Solar in Needham, Mass., worked well ...

"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 ...

The National Public Radio (NPR) recently reported that the Chicago Park District has installed 25 solar-powered trash compactors to keep the beaches clean and safe. The BigBelly units look like ...

Tossing out trash before the bag is completely full is a waste. It may seem like you can’t stuff anything else in, and you probably can’t—but with a trash compactor you can. Whether you opt for a ...

Trash might not be ecofriendly, but two big local groups say they've found a way to ease its environmental effects. Clark County's waste management contractor, Republic Services, partnered with the ...

There aren’t many full kitchen renovations in the works these days — those megaprojects of granite and stainless steel for only $100,000 or so. But there are niche projects that deliver major changes, ...

New equipment will help maximize space and maintain structural integrity of 127-acre facility ...

The 700+ rolling trash carts that line downtown Knoxville streets at about 80 locations won't be around much longer. Knoxville officials are starting to replace the collection bins with trash and ...