Sexy Garbage Cans?
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (78761)
United States
June 13, 2022 9:17am CST
Maybe it is a good idea, maybe it is not. In the city of Malmo in Sweden they have installed garbage bins with sexy, alluring responses when you toss your garbage into them.
According to city officials this is to encourage people to dump their garbage and not litter, and get a little laugh while doing so.
On the surface it is a good idea. It's novel, right? But what happens when the novelty wears off? Will this idea do anything to actually solve the problem of littering?
Likely no. After the novelty wears off people will simply be like, "Been there, done that."
While I of course encourage and applaud the idea and strongly despise littering, it is simply something that will invariably cost more money and not solve any real problems.
In the end they will simply be empty garbage cans that serve no purpose—unless the cans can somehow develop a habit and an awareness. But even that will wear off eventually.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
13 Jun 22
@DWDavis Maybe that would be something to "continue the usefulness?" If they change the messages maybe people would be encouraged to see what new racy thing the garbage can might say?
I wonder if the messages are gender geared? In other words, are men more prone to litter? Because it would seem the men would be most apt to not only hear the messages, but be juvenile enough to enjoy them. lol
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
13 Jun 22
Agreed, and also another example of politicians simply feeling like they are doing something and giving the impression without addressing the underlying issue of why people litter in the first place, and maybe even stiffening fines for littering and better policing it.
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@Marilynda1225 (79738)
• United States
13 Jun 22
It might be fun for awhile getting a sexy message while dumping litter. I'm curious about what those cans say
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
13 Jun 22
According to the article they say things like, "Hmm, yeah...that was crazy good," "oh, right there, yes!" Apparently the person voicing the cans is a "famous person," but has chosen to remain anyonymous. I guess she doesn't want to litter her reputation or have her career go into the trash. lol
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@Marilynda1225 (79738)
• United States
13 Jun 22
@porwest sounds amusing and I wonder if anyone recognizes her voice. At least it doesn't sound like it sounds anything offensive
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
13 Jun 22
@Marilynda1225 On the surface, no. From what I have read it's suggestive, but not particularly racy.
@Beestring (13325)
• Hong Kong
13 Jun 22
The effect of this kind of gimmick will only be short term. If littering is really serious in the city, education and introducing a fine may be required.
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@porwest (78761)
• United States
14 Jun 22
@Beestring I think that would be a better solution for sure.
@Beestring (13325)
• Hong Kong
14 Jun 22
@porwest yes, heavier fines help to deter littering.
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@1creekgirl (40523)
• United States
13 Jun 22
I guess America isn't the only country whose government likes to waste taxpayer's money.
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
15 Jun 22
People that like to litter will continue doing so even if the garbage cans say things when they open their door.
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@lovebuglena (43077)
• Staten Island, New York
19 Jun 22
@porwest Probably can't be fixed.
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@oahuwriter (26780)
• United States
13 Jun 22
But, it could work and no more problem. At least Sweden is trying to solve problems, unlike the finger pointing done by some Congressional elected! I get frustrated when finger pointing instead of solving the problem is done.
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@JimBo452020 (42629)
• United Kingdom
13 Jun 22
Example of a sexy alluring response please.
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@GardenGerty (157555)
• United States
14 Jun 22
Maybe they will keep data and tell us how long the interest lasts. Every little bit helps. Maybe it will intrigue country folk for their first trip to the city.
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@m_audrey6788 (58485)
• Germany
13 Jun 22
It is really up to the people if they have the heart to at least throw their litter to the right place 
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@LindaOHio (156276)
• United States
14 Jun 22
I think the money could be better spent elsewhere. Have a great day.
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@Nakitakona (56302)
• Philippines
14 Jun 22
Well, that's sour graping! It should be welcomed with open-mindedness. We know everything has its own limitations as they age.
