Public facing bins

Clear tube stacking bins

They’re effective at collecting high-quality cups in managed spaces, as the visual nudge helps people separate out the right parts. However, they generally don’t collect large volumes of cups, so consider what’s most suitable for your location.

Separation of liquid

Choosing a bin that separates out liquid can help reduce contamination and improve the quality of cups collected, but it can also be a challenge to empty and will need regular cleaning to keep it fresh. In our experience in #LeedsByExample, we found that in managed spaces, it is helpful to have an option to pour away liquids. But for on street bins, the public are unlikely to use it and the amount of excess liquid collected was minimal. Another option is to attached tubes to the sides of bins for collecting lids and liquids.