This article a few years ago seemed to think differently http://articles.philly.com/2010-07-13/news/24968528_1_compactors-collections-solar-powered http://ar

This article a few years ago seemed to think differently http://articles.philly.com/2010-07-13/news/24968528_1_compactors-collections-solar-powered http://articles.philly.com/2010-07-13/news/24968528_1_compac... Also, they're kind of a pain since you need two hands to throw something away without sticking your hand in something gross. EDIT: I originally said opposite instead of differently.