Portland, OR - PRESS RELEASE:
More Solar-Powered Trash Compactors Headed to Downtown Portland
September 17, 2009 06:00 AM
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Through a partnership between the City of Portland and the Portland Business Alliance, some more of the city’s trashcans are being upgraded to solar-powered trash compactors. Eleven new units will be placed on downtown streets Portland later this week.
The Portland Business Alliance facilitates the donation of BigBelly units to the City of Portland. Once the units are installed, the city maintains them. The units will help city cut back on trash pickup and prevent overflow of waste. These effects also lead to better air quality for the city; if all trashcans were converted to BigBelly units, the city could reduce CO2 emissions by at least 25,000 pounds per year.
Mayor Sam Adams say, "This project reflects the City's commitment to sustainability and presents exciting opportunities for future efficiencies and savings."