I understand that Toronto (Canada) will be installing these garbage containers in the near future.

We have these all over Boston. However, I understand they need to be closed to compact trash, and ours become so full, they can't close any more - I guess nobody discussed with Public Works exactly *how* infrequently the garbage should be picked up.

Um, no one goes on at outing to Vancouver, Washington.

Crazy, but cool idea!

I just ate lunch at the Civic Plaza in Albuquerque, NM and several people used the solar-powered trash can near the fountain...

The ones in Boston are rather large for our narrow sidewalks, which creates bottlenecks for pedestrians. Looking forward to a more slender re-design.

I'm also in Boston, but I'm not around them enough to notice their impact. Its also worthy to note that their design makes them impervious to critters small and large. The mailbox-like slot keeps the bears at bay.

there was a story about them a few weeks ago on npr about how they're using them in chicago on the beaches, which has the added bonus of keeping seagulls away from the beach.

I just gotta ask... what about the smell??? on a lovely summer day??

We have some in Providence. They don't smell.