Did you know 68% of park visitors judge cleanliness by trash can availability? (Green Space Report, 2024). Yet most parks still use outdated bins that overflow by noon. Let’s fix this.
Problem 1: Bears raiding flimsy bins in Colorado parks cost $23k/year in cleanup (National Parks Journal). Problem 2: Summer heat warps cheap plastic containers. Problem 3: Tourists can’t find bins near picnic areas.
| Galvanized Steel | Recycled Plastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 15+ years | 5-8 years |
| Vandal Resistance | High | Medium |
Don’t place bins under trees! Falling debris clogs drainage. Our team learned this the hard way during a 2025 Chicago park renovation.
By upgrading to commercial outdoor trash cans with solar compactors, waste collection trips reduced by 40%.
Q: How often to empty bins?
A: 2x daily minimum in picnic zones
