Some might say it’s a load of rubbish, but designer Harry Trimble is on a quest to record the colours and logos used on the UK’s wheelie bins

The beauty of bins: Instagram account catalogues cities' unique designs

The beauty of bins: Instagram account catalogues cities' unique designs

From the domes and minarets of Brighton & Hove’s Royal Pavilion to the modern stylised “H” of Hertsmere, Britain’s wheelie bins display a surprising range of logos and colours.

Designer Harry Trimble has been photographing them since 2016 – his stated aim to “catalogue a nation’s bins”. Drawing on his experience working on digital public services, he labels each photograph with public data provided by local authorities.

Keep up with Trimble’s efforts at govbins.uk and @govbins.uk on Instagram. Bin enthusiasts are encouraged to contribute with the hashtag #govbins.

