Brand new solar-powered trash and recycling bins have debuted at EPCOT. The foot pedal at the bottom makes them more hygienic, although guests may be a bit confused about how to use them.

New Trash and Recycling Bins

We spotted the new bins around the entrance of the World Showcase, near Port of Entry, Disney Traders, Joffrey’s, the Odyssey Pavilion, and in the Mexico Pavilion.

Each bin 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. 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.

Many readers will also be happy to see the bins have the World Showcase medallions on them as well. Many of the medallions on the World Showcase’s bins were replaced with stickers last fall.

Disney has tested similar trash cans before.

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