Pittsburgh Adding Smart Garbage Cans To Neighborhood Business Districts

By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — More smart garbage cans are popping up in the city of Pittsburgh.
The city says Department of Public Works crews are expanding pick-up service in neighborhood business districts thanks to the smart cans.
(Photo Credit: KDKA Photojournalist Jeremy Stockdill)
They come equipped with a built-in sensor that alerts DPW crews when they are full.
The city says this helps save money and frees up workers who can be moved to other projects.
In a statement,