As we reported a few days ago, solar-powered Disney trash cans and recycling bins are being installed around EPCOT. We took a trip around World Showcase to see how far the installations have gone.
Further Bin Installations
Just a few days ago, we saw these at the World Showcase entrance, Port of Entry, Disney Traders, Joffrey’s, the Odyssey Pavilion, and in the Mexico Pavilion. However, now they are making their way around the pavilions. While walking around World Showcase today, June 7, we also saw them in the Norway and China Pavilions.
It appears that the installations are happening in a clockwise fashion around World Showcase from the front entrance.
As of today, it appears the installations so far have stopped just before the Refreshment Outpost area.
New Trash and Recycling Bins
Each solar-powered Disney trash can is brown with the opening hidden behind the black panels that say “trash” or “recycle.” There are also trash and recycling icons.
To open the trash can, use your foot to push down on the pedal at the bottom of the bin. Keep in mind that the opening is smaller than guests may be used to. 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.
Since the top is rounded now, it may deter guests from using the trash cans as tables around the park.
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