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A city's pricey quest for the perfect rubbish bin
Unhinged, on fire, unloved: A city's long search for the perfect bin comes at a high cost.
Unhinged, on fire, unloved: A city's long search for the perfect bin comes at a high cost.
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Greenpeace applauds the plan, but says more can be done.
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