Residents of Mohali's Phase-2 and 3A protest the proposed installation of a garbage compactor at a key refuse management centre, citing concerns over health, environment, and sanitation issues.

The city installed 90 solar trash bins at $4,700 each. People need to step on a pedal to open them. A lament: You can't even tell it's a garbage can.

After experimenting with solar-powered trash compactors, the city of Richmond is preparing to install the receptacles in areas of high-pedestrian traffic such as Broad Street and Carytown.

Innovation committee members approved a $135,000 pilot project Monday to purchase, install and train city staff to use and maintain the dual-units. The pilot project runs until the fall of 2019.