You might have noticed the shiny new recycling bins that appeared along 8^th Ave over the last week:

Good to see them trying, although I have to imagine at least some people will put all sorts of things in them that, despite the fun cutout holes in the lids.

According to the West Side Rag, each bin costs $1,050 each, and comes with magnetized doors to help keep them shut, and should be “sturdier than most trash cans”. There are already a lot of the recycling bins spread throughout the city – with over 500 already in place – and another 3500 are being added over the coming weeks.