Service Request #3: Why Is There So Much Litter in San Francisco?
About this episode
The episode explores the challenges and delays in redesigning trash cans in San Francisco and their impact on litter in the city.
Why did it take nearly a decade to redesign a city trash can, and why haven't more bins made the streets cleaner?
People in this episode
Host: Roman Mars
Topics covered
- litter
- urban design
- trash cans
- city infrastructure
- public cleanliness
Keywords
- litter
- San Francisco
- trash can redesign
- urban planning
- city cleanliness
Mentioned in this episode
Places: San Francisco
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