Most outdoor trash enclosures are built to keep bins out of sight, and not much else. CITIBIN does that too, but it's also designed to beautify homes and neighborhoods and hold up through years of weather and daily use. Here's what actually sets it apart.
1. Designed as outdoor furniture, not a storage shed
Most trash enclosures look like sheds or metal boxes that people tolerate because the bins have to go somewhere. CITIBIN was designed from the start as a piece of outdoor furniture. The powder-coated aluminum sheet cabinet and bamboo composite siding give it defined lines and a warm, natural finish that fits on a brownstone block or a busy commercial street.
Similar-looking enclosures have appeared since CITIBIN launched, and the design is easy enough to imitate from a photo. What's harder to copy is the combination of materials, rodent-resistant construction, and a track record built through real-world use. Those things take time and field testing to develop, and they don't show up in a photograph.
2. Aluminum instead of steel
Steel enclosures corrode once their coating gets chipped or scratched. CITIBIN's cabinet is powder-coated aluminum, which doesn't rust, and the hardware is stainless steel. A scratch on the finish stays contained instead of spreading into a rusted patch. Steel rusts. Aluminum resists. Look at trash enclosures in the rain when you’re considering buying one.
3. Construction that helps keep rodents out
Loose bags and broken lids are a significant part of why rats settle on a block. The sealed compartment and rodent-resistant construction help keep trash fully contained, which removes one of their easiest food sources. Remember that rodents are doing what rodents do - seeking food. Leaving trash out without a container is an invitation to feast. With CITIBIN, rodents give up and seek more reliable food sources. They’ll move on to your neighbors’ trash.
4. Cities replace legacy trash receptacles with CITIBIN
CITIBIN works with many Business Improvement Districts on streetscape and sanitation projects. In Baltimore, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore replaced litter baskets with CITIBIN's BasketPlus across a footprint of 106 blocks. Chicago is now taking a similar approach, and more cities have signed on for their own deployments.
If you're ready to find the right fit, browse CITIBIN's options or request a quote.
