Solar panels on downtown St. Paul trash cans? Yes, and here’s why

As you walk around downtown St. Paul, you might notice recent updates to a sidewalk staple. The trash cans have gone solar.

City officials unveil nearly half a million dollar plan to replace all trash cans with unexpected alternative: 'A safer environment for the employees'

The change is also enhancing city aesthetics, according to locals. As Haas noted, the new bins keep trash in place and ...