The Long Wait For SF’s Fancy New Trash Cans Has Been Extended, Again, to Some Time This Fall (opens original article in a new tab)

San Francisco's rollout of new 'Slim Silhouette' trash cans has been delayed until fall due to a redesign of the locking mechanism, with the first 600 units now expected in September or October. The new cans include features like separate compartments, sensors, and vandal-resistant design, and the project's cost has decreased significantly. District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter is seeking answers over the delays and has installed older bins as a temporary solution.

• San Francisco's new 'Slim Silhouette' trash cans delayed until fall due to redesign of locking mechanism
• New cans feature separate trash and recycling compartments, sensors, and vandal-resistant design
• Project cost reduced to $1,375 per unit from earlier projections of up to $3,000
• District 3 Supervisor Danny Sauter seeks answers over continued delays and has installed older bins as temporary solution