The brand new solar-powered trash and recycling bins we recently saw at EPCOT will soon be coming to all locations across Walt Disney World property.

Solar-Powered Trash and Recycling

We first saw these new bins at EPCOT last week, and then even more popped up around the World Showcase over the weekend.

Guests will begin seeing the new units in additional areas at EPCOT in the coming weeks, with expansion planned across the other theme parks, Disney Springs, water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, and other locations throughout the year.

Walt Disney Imagineering has been involved throughout the process, including the theming and design of the units, so they will look very similar to the existing trash cans they are replacing.

For example, the trash cans in EPCOT have the World Showcase medallions. Hopefully we see theming like this at the other locations.

To open the trash can, use your foot to push down on the pedal at the bottom of the bin. The opening is not as large as regular trash cans, so there may be a bit of learning curve as we saw guests struggling with them during our visit.

They also have solar panels built into the top that power the trash compactor. The black handle is for Cast Members to open the trash can door to empty it.

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