Robots are taking over the dirty work of sorting through our trash and turning it into valuable resources. And not just any robots, but smart robots that use artificial intelligence (AI) to identify ...

Cities around the world separate recyclable waste from other trash at material recovery facilities, but operators often have little real-time insight as to what’s passing through their plants. Now, a ...

Garbage trucks don't just haul away our rubbish — they break it up and compress it, making room for the huge volumes they collect every day. To do this, they sometimes use a blade that rotates quickly ...

It may be difficult enough just to get the trash out in time for weekly pickup most days, but your actual bins need cleaning, too—and not just the ones designed for outdoor use. Every type of trash ...