Dive summary:

• The Central Park Conservancy in New York City is replacing and adding 700 new trash receptacles in Central Park made from 30% recycled materials and will prevent trash overflow and access by pets.
• The renovation will not only add new trash cans but also nearly double the number of recycling containers.
• The park has nearly three times as many visitors as it did in 1980, so park officials say they are focusing on keeping ahead of the demands of those visitors.

From the article:

The Central Park Conservancy, in partnership with aluminum recycler Alcoa Inc., will replace existing plastic bins with receptacles made from 30% recycled aluminum, as well as adding more than 400 new bins, the Conservancy announced. The new bins are designed to prevent trash overflow and access by pests.

"With three times as many people visiting the park now compared to 1980, the Conservancy has to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to smart management," Douglas Blonsky, president and CEO of the Central Park Conservancy, said in a statement. "New bins in smarter locations means a more environmentally friendly, efficient collection system that helps 40 million visitors a year continue to enjoy the park they love." ....