Shannen Ace
Published: August 5, 2026
Universal Orlando Resort is introducing the same solar-powered trash cans and recycling bins as Walt Disney World. Disney began installing the bins in June and will continue to roll them out across the parks.
At Universal Orlando Resort, we noticed the bins in CityWalk. They all feature the CityWalk logo on purple decals with neon artwork. This pair of a trash can and recycling bin were on the bridge outside Universal Islands of Adventure.
The bins have built-in solar panels on their curved tops. These power internal trash compactors. The bins can be opened by hand or with a foot pedal — but this has proven confusing for Disney guests.
Universal might just need to release their own instructional video for how to use the cans. We saw a discarded cup sitting on the ground next to one trash can.
Most of the new cans are on the bridges connecting CityWalk to Universal Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida.
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