Covered walkways are used for many reasons, providing a great way to link buildings or shelter pedestrians. In the post-COVID world, they help to implement one way systems and keep people at an appropriate distance from one another. As such, keeping your covered walkway neat and tidy is crucial to ensure it remains safe and welcoming. Here are 5 reasons why litter bins are essential for any covered walkway:
1) Safely dispose of single-use masks and gloves
Ample litter bins are important as restrictions begin to ease. It is essential that people can quickly dispose of single-use personal protection such as masks and gloves. Not only is it unsightly for these items to be discarded along a path, but they also pose a serious health threat. Litter bins provide safe disposal of these items and keep users of the covered walkway safe and healthy.
2) Keep local wildlife safe
Not only does litter impact humans, but it impacts local wildlife as well. Small animals and birds can become entangled in discarded litter, or may eat plastic remnants. By installing litter bins in your covered walkway, you keep the local environment healthy and happy.
3) Keep your enclosed covered walkway safe and welcoming
Enclosed covered walkways, like the ones offered by Shelter Solutions, are a useful tool in protecting people from the elements on their journeys in-between buildings. These spaces, while useful, can often fall victim to littering, which impacts how safe a person feels while using the walkway. A number of litter bins installed along the length of an enclosed walkway help keep the area feeling clean and friendly.
4) Keep cigarette ends off the ground
Even if there is a designated smoking area, cigarette ends seem to make their way everywhere. Not only are they unsightly, but they can cause problems for local wildlife as well as making their way down gutters and drains to impact water systems. Litter bins, particularly those with inbuilt ashtrays, ensure that cigarette butts stay off the ground and in the bin.
5) Dispose of recyclables and non-recyclables
For a totally eco-friendly covered walkway, litter bins can be split into recyclables and non-recyclables. Not only does this benefit the environment by keeping materials in circulation, but it can encourage people who may not usually recycle to do so. When bins are clearly labelled and close by, people are far more likely to use them. Combined with the anti-rust aluminium technology of Shelter Solutions, you’ll have an awesome eco covered walkway for users to enjoy.
Litter bins are an essential item for any covered walkway to keep it clean, welcoming, and eco-friendly. Get in touch with us at Shelter Solutions today to find out how we can help you install a functional covered walkway for any and all needs.