Shabby Public Realm

[Dan416]

I saw bins like these in Ann Arbor years ago and marvelled at how well designed and tidy they seemed. I wonder why Toronto didn't copy/keep the raccoon design!

Now, we just need staff to regularly come by and empty the bins to complete the loop. There have been so many overflowing and never maintained trash cans this summer I could swear there was a garbage strike.

Ann Arbor receptacles:

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The raccoons would really suit Toronto too!

 

[christiesplits]

I saw bins like these in Ann Arbor years ago and marvelled at how well designed and tidy they seemed. I wonder why Toronto didn't copy/keep the raccoon design!

Now, we just need staff to regularly come by and empty the bins to complete the loop. There have been so many overflowing and never maintained trash cans this summer I could swear there was a garbage strike.

Ann Arbor receptacles:

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They definitely won't win a design award, but they look sturdy and are a hell of a lot nicer than our current park bins.

 

[Towered]

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