Another strange thing about Scotland (so it seemed to me) is the lack of garbage receptacles in public spaces. In the United States, there are garbage receptacles everywhere: on sidewalks, in hotel lobbies, in airport and train terminals, in malls and stores, and elsewhere. There were many times during our visit to Scotland when I searched in vain for a place to throw my trash (such as a gum wrapper). I'm not saying that there were no garbage receptacles, but there were far fewer than I'm used to. Nor am I saying that there was trash on the ground, for the place appeared clean. Maybe people carry their trash around and dispose of it when they get home. Any ideas as to why there would be fewer garbage receptacles in Scotland?
Scotland
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