Which of these is not a feature of the *smart* trash cans being pioneered in Rutland, Vermont?

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The city of Rutland, Vermont, installed 10 of the high-tech trash cans around town — with a project cost of $80,000 — helping to avoid unnecessary pickups and maximize the amount of trash that can be held in each can at a time.

Correct answer: An alarm to ward off pests

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Which of these is not a feature of the smart trash cans being pioneered in Rutland, Vermont?