That's a great question! While I can't display images directly, I can absolutely guide you to the best resources and describe exactly what you'd see on a modern city street.
For real photos, I recommend using Google Street View. Simply drop the yellow "Pegman" on any major city street—try areas like downtown districts, parks, or pedestrian zones. You'll see that today's urban trash cans are far from an afterthought. They are a key part of "street furniture" and urban design.
Typically, you'll spot several types:
1. Standard Pedal Bins: Durable, often green or black metal bins with a foot pedal and a swinging lid, common on sidewalks.
2. Solar-Powered Compactors: Larger, boxy units (sometimes in silver or green) with solar panels on top. They compact waste, allowing them to hold much more.
3. Recycling Stations: Clusters of 2-4 bins in a single unit, clearly labeled for paper, plastic, glass, and general waste. They often use color-coding and icons.
4. Decorative & Themed Bins: In historic or tourist areas, bins might be designed to blend in, resembling wrought-iron fences or other architectural elements.
Their placement is strategic: near benches, bus stops, crosswalks, and storefronts. You'll notice they are anchored to the ground to prevent tipping and are designed for easy access by collection trucks. The overall look is functional, clean, and increasingly integrated with smart city initiatives. For the most current designs, searching "smart city waste bins" or "solar trash cans" on image search engines will yield excellent real-world examples from cities worldwide.