Will Trash Cans That Charge Per Use Just Encourage Littering?S


Alongside the new garbage cans will be recycling bins that don't charge a cent, and the program is designed to encourage users to buy and use products that can be recycled, instead of just tossed, and hopefully reduce the number of thefts of city-issued cans. But given the choice of properly disposing of their trash—and being charged for their courtesy—or just tossing it on the ground and avoiding all the fees, there's a good chance most residents are going to choose the latter, cheaper, and easier route. [The Register via Ubergizmo]