That's a great observation! Yes, many urban trash bins, especially in city centers, parks, and outside public buildings, do feature a built-in ashtray on top. It's a common design aimed at tackling a specific litter problem. You'll typically see a small, round or square, metal receptacle filled with sand or a non-flammable granular material. This simple addition serves a few key purposes. Primarily, it provides a designated and safe place for smokers to dispose of cigarette butts. This helps keep the streets cleaner by preventing butts from being thrown on the ground or tossed into the main bin where they could smolder and cause a fire. The sand helps extinguish the ember immediately. While not every single trash can has one, they are a standard feature in areas with high foot traffic and where smoking is permitted outdoors. So next time you're walking downtown, take a look at the trash bins—you'll likely spot this useful feature.
Do any urban trash bins have a built-in ashtray on top?
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