PEr SFPDW:
New Public Trash Can Prototype Testing
This summer, San Francisco Public Works will place prototypes of our next generation public trash cans on the street for real-life testing. Community members will have the opportunity to evaluate the cans and give input into the final selection.
During the 60-day test period, custom and off-the-shelf models will be placed in neighborhoods around the City. Each prototype can will have a QR code affixed to its exterior. The QR code will connect people to an online survey. Also, Public Works will be promoting the web address for the survey through social media and other communications outlets. In addition, staff from Public Works, nonprofit organizations and Recology who maintain, clean and empty the cans will be polled for their input. Public Works then will review and assess this information and land on a final design for the new City can.
San Francisco Public Works Launches Public Trash Can Prototype Testing
Update July 14th
Got feedback? SF Public Works wants to hear your views on the next public trash can.
On July 18, San Francisco Public Works will launch its public trash can pilot program. Prototypes of our next generation public trash cans will
be on the street for real-life testing. Community members will have the opportunity to evaluate the cans and give input to inform the final selection. During the 60-day test period, custom and off-the-shelf models will be placed in neighborhoods around the City.
Each prototype can will have a QR code affixed to its exterior. The QR code will connect people to an online survey.
Visit sfpublicworks.org/trashcanpilot for more information and to fill out the survey.
The website and survey are in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog and Vietnamese. The website has a map that locates all prototypes.
Visit all six different models!
Want to hear more about the new public trash cans? Join the conversation at Manny’s – a community space in the Mission:
Tuesday, July 26, 7:30 pm.
This is a hybrid event: it will be in-person and via Zoom.
Please visit welcometomannys.com for more information.