Philadelphia Streets Department has installed 20 BigBelly solar-powered eco stations on Ogontz Avenue in West Oak Lane, funded by the
Philly’s well on their way to its goal of nearly 1,000 (949 in total; 394 have recycling capabilities) BigBellies that will be installed by the end of 2010. Last year’s 474 BigBellies (210 with recyclers) have saved $850K with an estimate of ten years at $13 million.
Other benefits of Big Belly include:
“The BigBelly eco stations are a win economically and environmentally and we are excited to partner with OARC to provide Ogontz Avenue business corridor with 20 of these trash compactors, 10 of which include recycling capabilities,” said Streets Department Commissioner Clarena I.W. Tolson.
Way to go, Philly! Keep up with the UnLitter Us Movement & Greenworks plan!
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