PUBLIC SPACE: Cleaner Streets. Lower Lifetime Cost.

Public-realm containment infrastructure designed for the toughest environments — not just the lowest unit price.


The Problem Cities Face

Cities and BIDs are dealing with:

  • Can-diving, litter spread and vermin
  • Fires and vandalism in open bins
  • Rising servicing and replacement costs
  • High-visibility complaints and political pressure
  • Public infrastructure that fails in high-abuse environments

Dumpster fire

Front loading trash enclosures

The metroSTOR Solution

metroSTOR delivers robust public-space infrastructure that performs where standard bins fail.

  • Enclosed steel trash and recycling hubs
  • High-abuse staging points for dense districts
  • Options for branding, placemaking and wayfinding
  • Designed for durability, safety and lifetime value

Introduction

The SOMA West Community Benefit District partnered with metroSTOR to install three custom on-street trash cart enclosures in one of San Francisco’s busiest neighborhoods. Designed for heavy urban use, the galvanized steel units feature hands-free foot-pedal access, secure aperture controls to reduce litter and dumping, integrated district branding, and improved hygiene while helping deter vermin and keep streets clean.

“metroSTOR is like night and day compared with other vendors in terms of both product quality and customer service. Their trashcans are not only ultra-resistant to can-diving, arson and theft, they also look great.”

Matt Allen
SOMA West Community Benefit District

Outcomes You Can Expect

Cleaner streets and fewer hotspots

Reduced servicing, repairs and replacements

Improved public perception and confidence

Safer environments for staff and the public


Typical Configurations Used

  • Secure public trash and recycling hubs
  • High-capacity staging points
  • Secure commercial containment
Trash & recycling cans

From Pilot District to City Standard