New York City’s Department of Sanitation has installed five bins identical to the basketball-themed one that went viral after being stolen earlier this week.
The design, which played off the city’s Knicks fandom and a basket-style concept, gained attention before the original bin was taken. The department’s response puts multiple matching bins back into circulation, maintaining the public-facing campaign after the initial item became a social media talking point.
The five new bins are identical to the stolen version, according to the department. No additional details were provided about the theft or whether the original bin has been recovered.