Edible bits of trash could be found near the base of a waste container. In the city one would expect rats or pigeons, but at a freeway rest stop, a crow appeared.

One design for concrete waste containers included a door on the side. That eliminated the need to lift the trash out of the top of the container.

Along the California Coastal Trail in San Francisco was an arrangement of barbecue sites. Central to them was this special metal can to receive expended and even still hot charcoal waste.

For the most part, concrete public waste containers stood alone. But here was one with additional non-trash containers next to it.

Fancy litter containers were found in London's Hyde Park. Note the icon embossed on the side of the container.