Wed
Nov 27 2019
12:04 pm
"Nice work" to Sevier County on their waste management techniques mentioned earlier on Knoxviews.
Also appreciate the Knoxville and Knox County folks that deal with trash.
Some additional technologies cities are using around the world
How cities are using technology to solve their trash problems
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Wire Reports
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