A row of three trash cans are positioned outdoors, with the leftmost trash can engulfed in bright orange and black flames and smoke billowing upwards, obscuring the top portion of the image. The trash can on fire is dark in colour and has a rectangular white sign on its side with text and images, though the text is difficult to read. To the right of the burning trash can is a light blue trash can, also with a rectangular white sign displaying text and images related to recycling.  The text on this sign is partially legible and includes "General waste & dog waste" at the top, and below this are images of waste items like a coffee cup and food waste. Further to the right is a red trash can, also with a white rectangular sign with recycling text and images. The text on this sign is partially legible and includes "Recycle" at the top, and below this are images of bottles and cans. Behind the trash cans is a dark metal railing, and beyond that, in the background, a person is sitting on a bench facing away from the viewer. The background shows a glimpse of a light-coloured horizon, possibly the sea and sky. The ground in front of the trash cans is paved and appears to be in shadow.