The trash would take up less space if it was in a container, so I don't think that argument makes sense. Container is probably cheaper as well since it is less

The trash would take up less space if it was in a container, so I don't think that argument makes sense. Container is probably cheaper as well since it is less work to empty. Just looked at New York in street view and I see trash bags lying on the streets taking up parking spots, a small container would take up less space.