PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Frick Park is adding some 21st century technology in an unexpected way.
The trash cans in the park are going high tech. The pilot program has already begun.
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(Source: Pittsburgh Public Works Dept.)
They look like ordinary trash cans, but they have a secret.
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We’ve deployed new pilot trash cans in #Pittsburgh’s Frick Park!
Each can has a sensor that will give Parks Maintenance the ability to monitor data on how full the can is.
This will save time on pick up & will free crews up to do other tasks in the historic @CityPGH park. pic.twitter.com/AtDnyB0AkV
— Pittsburgh Public Works (@PGHDPW) January 15, 2020
The Pittsburgh Public Works Department says it’ll save time on pick up, and let crews work on other tasks.
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