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Are there any urban trash bins with a sandbox for cigarette butts on top?

That's an excellent and very specific question. Yes, such bins absolutely exist and are becoming more common in urban areas, especially in Europe and parts of Asia. They are often called "sand urns" or "sandbox ashtrays.

Instead of a traditional open-top can, these units have a dedicated section on top—a metal or concrete box filled with fine, dry sand. Smokers can extinguish their cigarettes by pressing them into the sand. The sand smothers the ember immediately, eliminating the fire risk of tossing a hot butt into a bin full of paper trash. It also contains the smell and keeps the butts neatly collected in one place for easier disposal by maintenance crews.

You'll typically find them outside office buildings, near public transport entrances, in designated smoking areas of parks, or on busy downtown streets. Their design directly tackles two big problems: reducing cigarette litter on sidewalks and preventing bin fires. While not on every corner yet, they represent a thoughtful piece of street furniture for managing public smoking waste. So next time you're in a city, look up—you might just spot one of these practical sand-topped bins.

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