Turning Green.

The article offers information on the significance for the solid waste industry in the U.S. of using environmentally friendly equipment. The solar-powered devices are part of a new push on the part of compactor and baler manufacturers to develop green products. Solar-powered compactors can cut costs for buyers by eliminating the expense of installing three-phase power at the site where the device will be used. Depending on the state in which the equipment is purchased, customers also may qualify for state tax credits based on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ratings. INSET: HERE COMES THE SUN.