Proposal:Waste and dog bags

From OpenStreetMap Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Waste and dog bags
Proposal status: Draft (under way)
Proposed by: DormantGEO

Tag:amenity=waste_and_dog_bags

Key Value Comment
amenity waste_and_dog_bags A combined waste basket and dog waste bag dispenser, typically mounted on a pole

Definition

A waste_and_dog_bags amenity is a structure that combines a waste basket (trash bin) with a dog waste bag dispenser. These are commonly found in parks, along walking paths, and in urban areas where dog walking is common.

How to Map

Map as a node at the location of the structure.

Basic tagging

amenity=waste_and_dog_bags

Additional tags

Key Value Description
waste_basket yes Confirms presence of waste basket component
dog_waste_bags yes Confirms presence of dog waste bag dispenser
support pole/wall/ground/... How the structure is mounted
waste_basket:position left/right/front/back Position of waste basket relative to path or main view
dog_waste_bags:position left/right/front/back Position of dog waste bag dispenser relative to path or main view
operator * Organization responsible for maintenance
access * Access restrictions if any
capacity * Volume or capacity of the waste basket in liters
collection_times * When waste is collected
waste * Type of waste accepted (general, mixed_recyclables, etc.)

Examples

Examples in the wild

Tagging examples

A typical pole-mounted combined unit:

amenity=waste_and_dog_bags
waste_basket=yes
dog_waste_bags=yes
support=pole
waste_basket:position=left
dog_waste_bags:position=right

A more detailed mapping:

amenity=waste_and_dog_bags
waste_basket=yes
dog_waste_bags=yes
support=pole
waste_basket:position=left
dog_waste_bags:position=right
operator=City Parks Department
capacity=20
collection_times=Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00

Features/Properties

  • Provides both waste disposal and dog waste bag dispensing
  • Usually mounted on poles along pathways
  • Common in parks and urban areas with dog walking
  • Helps reduce dog waste in public areas

StreetComplete Integration

This tag can be integrated into StreetComplete to allow users to easily identify and map these combined structures.

Rendering

Mappers are encouraged to create dedicated sprites for this combined amenity to be used in various renderers.

See also

External links

  • Discussion on the tagging mailing list
  • Proposal discussion on forum