City of Vancouver testing new waste bins in West End, Stanley Park

The City of Vancouver is trying out new bins that feature garbage, recycling and, in some cases, composting in an effort to help people dispose of their waste in an environmentally friendly way.

The bins are part of the on-street recyclingpilot projectbetween the city and Multi-Material B.C., which isexpected to cost around $50,000.

When installation is complete, the bins will be in the West End on Denman, Davie and Robsonstreets.

The city says the majority ofthe recycling stations will have three adjoined receptacles:one for garbage, one for mixed containers recycling, and one for paper recycling.

Two of the bins in the West Endand four in Stanley Park will also have a receptacle for compostable food scraps and food-soiled paper.

The city says the project was started in an effort to make it easier for people to recycle when away from home.

The trial will be around nine months. Officials will use that time to evaluate the waste collected and how much the bins are used.