#San Francisco wants high-tech trash cans to block off human scavengers

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“#San Francisco wants high-tech trash cans to block off human scavengers” The city of San Francisco is searching for new public trash cans to ward off trash scavengers — and local officials are considering shelling out hundreds of thousands of dollars on high-tech prototypes that will cost up to $20,000 each, a report said. The…

#Hey, de Blasio, where’s that stinkin’ cleanup you promised?

Admin5 years ago07 mins

“#Hey, de Blasio, where’s that stinkin’ cleanup you promised?” Somewhere in the piles of garbage lining the streets of Bushwick, residents might find Mayor de Blasio’s word. It’s been six months since the mayor promised to pump more money into the city’s street-cleaning efforts. And the trash problem has only gotten worse. De Blasio in September…

#Driver dies after smashing into the back of garbage truck in Brooklyn

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“#Driver dies after smashing into the back of garbage truck in Brooklyn” A 32-year-old man died in Brooklyn early Sunday after his car smashed into the back of a garbage truck, according to cops. Photos show the sedan — which appeared to have child seats in the back — completely mangled at the front where…