Solar Trash and Recycling Compactors Reduce Costs

There's a new innovation in solar technology application in Soldotna Alaska.  Big Belly Solar trash compactors work with both recycling technology and garbage technology.  This has saved the City of Soldotna lots of money in both the short term and the long term.  Because the trash is compacted the city workers don't have to empty the trash as often and this save time and money for doing other projects such as infrastructure.

The solar panels are on top because that's how they absorb sunlight.  The solar energy operates the electricity for the compactor motor.  Also these are unique cans because they keep out pests like bears, bees, squirrels and sea gulls.  This means that food and trash don't make the city look messy and stinky.

The solar garbage and recycling collectors also work during the winter!  The solar panels store up energy so that they can be used during any weather conditions.

This product, the solar trash and recycling technology are being used all over the world.  The picture above is from Sweden!  These cans are also used in the United States.

You can choose whether you want your trash to go into the recycling bin or the trash bin.  When we separate trash the solar recycling technology goes to work.  We spend less money at the landfills when we recycle.

They also take up less space than traditional trash cans and keep the streets safe from ugly garbage.  The city is now free from diseases you can get from garbage.  These cans are colorful and very artistic and pleasant on the eyes!  This keeps our cities from being overloaded from huge amounts of trash.

These cans also will send a text message to the city workers when they are full!  As you can see there is an actual solar panel on top of them so you know it is an actual piece of technology that is proven to work.  This is the best use of solar technology but remember that even solar panels can have their limits.  So keep this technology in mind when it comes to cleaning up trash!