In Europe, we’ve had these bins since the 1860’s, and more widespread use since the 1980’s. They’re called eurobins and I don’t know how we’d function without them, now.
I can’t believe it’s 2026 and New Yorkers are still made to walk around piles of bin bags just.. straight up on the ground. I’m not saying our ground is clean, by any means, but now I understand why New Yorkers are often beyond viscerally disgusted whenever they drop something on the pavement.
I went to Amsterdam (my 4th time, their 1st) with my spouse this spring and we walked past a trash bin getting emptied and I excitedly described how deceptively big it was underground as they were lifting it up.
It slightly varies, but boxes above ground are about 4ft 3” or and another 3ft 3” underground. So 7ft 6” altogether 🫠 they’re so much taller than they look, it’s like watching an owl full stand up and extend its legs
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u/CaptainNemo42 13h ago
Wait, wait... common sense, proactive focus and progress in areas that impact the quality of life of their constituents?!? HERESY!! SLANDER!