City of Vancouver testing new waste bins in West End, Stanley Park
Sorted bins meant to make it easier for people to recycle away from home
The City of Vancouver is trying out new bins that feature garbage, recycling and, in some cases, composting in an effort to help people dispose of their waste in an environmentally friendly way.
The bins are part of the on-street recycling pilot project between the city and Multi-Material B.C., which is expected to cost around $50,000.
When installation is complete, the bins will be in the West End on Denman, Davie and Robson streets.
The city says the majority of the recycling stations will have three adjoined receptacles: one for garbage, one for mixed containers recycling, and one for paper recycling.
Two of the bins in the West End and four in Stanley Park will also have a receptacle for compostable food scraps and food-soiled paper.
The city says the project was started in an effort to make it easier for people to recycle when away from home.
The trial will be around nine months. Officials will use that time to evaluate the waste collected and how much the bins are used.