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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

There's no getting around it: Busy kitchens generate a lot of trash and overflowing, smelly garbage bags can give even the most beautiful of kitchens a black eye. At the same time, it's time-consuming ...

A new trash compactor was put to use Monday at Eddy County’s Sandpoint Landfill after the county agreed to pay $728,000 to purchase the equipment in response to increased need. Eddy County’s Board of ...

Exploring the fundamentals of compaction and one key machine that makes the final pass: a HAMM roller. From versatility to ...