Nashville officials stumped after learning 70% of the city’s trash is liquid (opens original article in a new tab)

Nashville officials discovered that 70% of downtown trash is liquid, causing issues with garbage trucks and recyclables, prompting consideration of drainage holes in trash cans.

• Nashville officials found 70% of downtown trash is liquid
• Liquid waste causes overflowing garbage trucks and contaminates recyclables
• Officials consider adding drainage holes to trash cans