Sharjah's rubbish bins are getting a smart makeover. By next year, the city will have bins equipped with smart technology, which will act as Wi-Fi hotspots and run using solar energy. They will also be fitted with sensors that detect when the bins are full, so garbage collection can be arranged.

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