Modern Waste Bins with QR Codes Launched in Prague 3

On Wednesday, November 6, Prague’s District 3 initiated the replacement of outdated green street bins with new, modernized grey waste bins.

These upgraded bins, made from durable plastic, include a unique QR code on each unit, enabling residents to quickly report any issues through the Změňte.to app.

This rollout marks the pilot phase of a broader project led by the Prague Technical Communications Authority (TSK) in partnership with the Prague Institute of Planning and Development.

As part of this initial phase, 150 new bins are being deployed throughout District 3, with an additional 10 units set to be installed near TSK’s headquarters in Holešovice. If this trial proves successful, the program could expand across the city.

Each bin costs approximately CZK 4,300 (excluding VAT), with the metal mount and lid accounting for CZK 1,950, and the plastic body costing around CZK 2,350. TSK anticipates that future bulk orders will lower production costs as the initiative scales up.

In October, Prague Deputy Mayor Zdeněk Hřib introduced the bins through a social media video, highlighting their durability. While the deputy mayor initially mentioned the bins were created using 3D printing, he later clarified that only prototype samples were printed in collaboration with Prusa3D.

These prototypes allowed designers to fine-tune the bin’s structure, size, and proportions. Full-scale production now uses rotational casting technology, which is more efficient and produces a more resilient product than 3D printing could achieve for mass production.

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