Waste containers

SÉPAQ

2016

A series of robust and ergonomic containers designed to optimize selective waste collection in natural environments and simplify on-site maintenance.
Location
Mont-Orford, Canada
Concept
Relief Design
Design
Generique Design
Industrial design
Generique Design
Fabrication
Les Boîtiers Custom Métal
Photography
Dominique Brown

Designed to meet the needs of the Société des établissements de plein air du Québec (Sépaq), the waste container developed by Generique Design offers a functional and contemporary approach to outdoor collection furniture. First deployed at Mont-Orford Park, these containers were designed to facilitate use by visitors and optimize maintenance operations.

Generique Design developed five models adapted for different types of materials: waste, recycling, deposit returns, ashes, and propane canisters. Made of powder-coated aluminum and stainless steel, the units feature a silhouette tilted forward by 5 degrees to improve ergonomics for both deposit and access. Each bin is equipped with a front door and concealed mechanism, allowing it to tilt outward for easy removal of heavy bags.

Self-adhesive vinyl labels ensure clear material identification, and for more sensitive sites, such as Opémican National Park, a bear-resistant system was integrated.

Through this project, Generique Design demonstrates its expertise in designing durable urban furniture adapted to the environmental and operational requirements of protected natural spaces.

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