I was happily shocked to receive a postcard from the city announcing my block as a pilot area for automated curbside recycling and trash collection. If the pilot is successful, deemed feasible and wholly enacted, Cleveland would be on par with cities like San Francisco and Portland when it comes to being recycle-y.

Below is a preview of how the system will work. Currently, my roommate and I recycle by delivering plastics, cardboard, paper and metals to recycling dumpsters in our area. This initiative should make the process more convenient and hopefully encourage others to recycle too. My only reservation is that I will become spoiled by the pilot program, only to have it taken away.