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The People of New Taipei Have Been Bringing Their Own Bags to the Garbage Truck Since the 1960s: What Brings Them Out Is neither a Mermaid nor a Horn

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In Taipei, there is no need for siren or horn to know that the rubbish truck is coming: a Beethoven melody is enough. Since the 1960s, this sound ritual has been rhythmic to the daily lives of the inhabitants, who come out bags in hand from the first notes. A simple, musical, and dreadfully effective system. To be remembered Since the 1960s, [...]
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In Taipei, there is no need for siren or horn to know that the rubbish truck is coming: a Beethoven melody is enough. Since the 1960s, this sound ritual has been rhythmic to the daily lives of the inhabitants, who come out bags in hand from the first notes. A simple, musical, and dreadfully effective system. To be remembered Since the 1960s, [...]

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SciencePost broke the news on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
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