11 WIESBADEN, Germany—Traditional public trashcans on Clay Kaserne and housing areas may soon be replaced by innovative solar powered-self compacting solid waste bins. This is part of a Directorate of Public Works environmental cost saving initiative that mitigates aviation bird strike risks, protects bird species and also beautifies the Garrison. It supports the theory that if you reduce available food sources and the prey birds seek, there are fewer birds flying over the airfield, therefore less risk of aviation bird strikes. The new bins should be in the public and housing areas beginning in late February. DPW is also planning to place more in housing area playgrounds and gazebos in the near future.