New Big Belly Bins is latest innovation currently under trial in Greek End Road Park, Cambridge, Britain. These innovative “garbage eaters” use solar energy to compress the garbage inside – making it possible for each bin to store approximately 8 times that of a normal trash bin can hold.
Sensors are affixed inside the bin so that the garbage gets crushed (whenever it reaches a certain level), and this is all powered by a 12V battery that gets recharged through the solar panels attached on the outside. A very minimal amount of sunlight is required for the crushing/compacting process to take place inside the bin. The dustbin has the capacity to house almost 800 liters of waste which is around 85% of the bin’s total capacity – before sending off wireless signals for emptying.
This is a great way to save on fuel costs and the pollution caused by community workers driving around neighborhoods with their trucks for the frequent emptying of garbage bins. Now with the advent of the Big Belly Bins, the frequency in emptying garbage bins has lowered tremendously.
The Big Belly Bins are fast gaining popularity in Cambridge, and it seems like this innovative “garbage crunching” device will shortly be put up in other places as well. These solar-powered bins are already a hit in other countries such as the United States.
These new eco-friendly garbage bins cost three times more than any ordinary trash bin and are priced at £3,000. The garbage bins also boast some of the hi-tech gadget features, as they are SIM card compatible and can automatically send an email or SMS to a particular number in case they have reached their maximum capacity.
These eco-friendly and smart Big Belly garbage bins are a great way to keep your surroundings and the environment clean and green!