Not everyone can freely enjoy getting out and about. Many men avoid going to public places due to incontinence because it is difficult for them to dispose of their incontinence products in public.
The simple solution? BINS4Blokes – incontinence product disposal bins in male public toilet facilities.
The City of Melbourne will be the first Australian capital city to trial incontinence product disposal bins in male and all-gendered toilets in six council facilities, including libraries and recreation centres.
Councillor Jamal Hakim said the trial will showcase a practical solution and facilitate much-needed conversations.
“With the proper facilities to dispose products, we hope those living with incontinence can continue getting out and about, and doing what they love when they’re here in the City of Melbourne,” he said.
How to get involved:
• Find out if there are incontinence bins in your local council’s toilets and, if not, where you think they would be best placed.
• Contact your local bin contractor to see if they provide bins for incontinence product disposal.
• After installation, make sure men know that incontinence bins are available with BINS4Blokes posters and stickers.
• Record your toilet and incontinence bin locations on the National Public Toilet Map: toiletmap.gov.au
Get your local council involved now and help give men the freedom to get out and about. Be part of the solution and put in a bin for the blokes. This is a great way to promote inclusion and equality in your community. For more information visit BINS4Blokes.org.au
