Why have a blast protected litter bin / trash can?

Blast resistant litter bins are a response to the threat of an explosive device hidden in trash cans located in high traffic public areas such as airports, shopping malls and railway stations. A standard litter bin will fragment under blast loading spreading the lethal blast effects further. Removing litter bins completely only adds to public frustration and a greater cleaning burden. Replacing them with clear plastic bag bins may in some cases offer earlier identification of an explosive device, but does nothing to afford the public protection. This approach is also aesthetically unappealing.

AIGIS has developed bomb protected litter bin solutions to meet the terrorist threat head-on as well as providing practical trash collection functionality.