"in North America, people will just toss their trash on the ground if there isn't a garbage can available, but if there is a bin around they will make use of it

"in North America, people will just toss their trash on the ground if there isn't a garbage can available, but if there is a bin around they will make use of it." Better than in the UK, where many people toss their rubbish on the ground if there isn't a bin available. If there is a bin available, they still toss it on the ground.