A trash can is just a trash can, right? It’s where you discard your waste. If you recycle, you toss it into a recycling container. They’re useful for residences, businesses, parking lots, street corners, hiking trails, national parks, and beaches. Now, in today’s world, a trash can is now part of the fight against terrorism.

If you think about it, a trash can that protects against terrorist attacks is a pretty simple idea. At airports, train stations, subways, and even sporting events, security is so focused on checking patrons and their bags that they sometimes don’t take into account the fact that trash cans are sitting ducks. Honestly, it’s almost impossible to do so when thousands of stations and airports are found around the world. It’s very easy to toss a concealed explosive into a trash can or recycling bin undetected.

Statistics show that since 2005, nearly 500 attacks have been perpetrated on subways, trains, aircraft, and their respective stations or hubs. With people around the world taking billions of trips yearly, attacking one of these of these vessels or venues is the best way to maximize panic, injuries, terror, and death.

A key element in thwarting this type of terrorist attack is having a receptacle that does some of the work. A trash can built to withstand the impact of a bomb blast would be key in eliminating one aspect of a terrorist’s plot.

Securr makes a line of clear-sided trash cans and recycling receptacles that meet Department of Homeland Security standards. As with all other Securr containers, these cans have frames constructed of corrosion-resistant galvannealed steel that prevents rust and increases durability. There are even optional coatings for more protection, such additional galvanizing treatment and marine coating.

For the DHS-compliant receptacles, additional protection includes the choice of two panel thicknesses, .093 inches and .236 inches, both made of Makrolon polycarbonate, which is 30 times more durable than the regular acrylic panels and has a UL rating of 94 to protect against flammability.

Securr has two terrorism-proof models, the Guardian Series and the Sentinel Series. The Guardian, which is round, comes in two sizes – 35 and 55 gallons. The Sentinel comes in 45-gallon sizes. Each receptacle is available either with an outdoor trash or recycling top or with an indoor trash or recycling top.

Visit Securr’s web site at www.trash-cans.com to see their complete line of Homeland Security Trash Cans and Recycling Bins. Or call the Securr Solutions Team at 1-888-671-7066 to discuss your needs. Securr is sure to have a solution for you.