San Francisco must end ridiculous and expensive quest for ‘pretty’ trash cans

San Francisco supervisors are considering plans to replace trash cans — a “Renaissance” garbage can is pictured on Market Street — with pricey, unnecessary upgrades. (Kevin N. Hume/The Examiner)
SF’s unique and pricey garbage bins a dream of disgraced former Public Works director


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            San Francisco supervisors are considering plans to replace trash cans — a “Renaissance” garbage can is pictured on Market Street — with pricey, unnecessary upgrades. (Kevin N. Hume/The Examiner)

            San Francisco must end ridiculous and expensive quest for ‘pretty’ trash cans

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