Short answer: yes, but usually not the ordinary bin on the corner. Most urban street trash bins are designed as simple single-stream or dual-recycling containers. They are not built to separate liquid from solid waste because that adds cost, smell, cleaning work, and hygiene issues. If liquid leaks or sits inside a public bin, it can create a messy and unhealthy situation, so many cities prefer leak-resistant liners and frequent emptying instead.
That said, specialized liquid-separating bins and waste stations do exist. You are more likely to see them in places where lots of drinks and food waste are generated, such as airports, food courts, festivals, stadiums, commercial kitchens, and some recycling depots. These systems often use perforated baskets, drain trays, liquid traps, or separate pouring stations. The idea is to let leftover liquid drain away from solid waste so the solid part is drier, lighter, and easier to recycle or dispose of. In food-waste setups, dewatering bins can also reduce odors and transport weight.
Some “smart bins” in cities compact waste and report when they are full, but that does not mean they separate liquids. A few public bins may have a small liquid disposal section or a bottle-drain station nearby, especially at venues that sell drinks. However, this is still niche rather than standard urban infrastructure.
So, if you are looking for this kind of bin, don’t assume every city trash can does it. Search for terms like liquid-separating litter bins, public liquid waste disposal, food waste dewatering bins, or beverage disposal stations. The concept exists, but in most cities it is a specialized solution rather than a normal sidewalk bin.