# Dumpster Pools Manhattan Beats the Heat with Unconventional Swimming Spots By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpster-pools References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/culture/dumpster-diving.php) & [macro-sea](http://macro-sea.com/defaultmain.asp) First comes [shipping container architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjord-floating-sauna), and now “dumpster pools.” Taking over the [streets of Manhattan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-yorks-famous-tap-water-by-nathans) (40th and 41st, to be exact) for the first three Sundays of August, these pools are making New York much more splashtastic. Designed by Brooklyn-based Macro-Sea, these [Dumpster Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumpstuder-pencil-holders) may seem slightly dubious, but they will be completely germ-free, and air-filtered. If there was ever an excuse to visit New York this summer, this surely is it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Swimming Trends:** The emergence of unconventional pools, such as dumpster pools, is disrupting the traditional swimming pool industry. - **Eco-friendly Pool Solutions:** The use of air-filtration in dumpster pools and other non-traditional pools presents a disruptive opportunity for companies looking to offer sustainable pool solutions. - **Urban Outdoor Recreation:** The rise of unique outdoor recreational experiences in urban areas is creating opportunities for companies to develop innovative solutions for city-dwellers who seek new ways to enjoy the outdoors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Swimming Pool Industry:** The emergence of unconventional pool designs is disrupting the traditional swimming pool industry, creating opportunities for companies that offer alternative pool solutions. - **Construction Industry:** The growth of non-traditional pools, such as dumpster pools, is creating opportunities for companies in the construction industry to develop new materials and designs for pool construction. - **Outdoor Recreation Industry:** The trend of unique outdoor recreational experiences, such as dumpster pools, is creating opportunities for companies in the outdoor recreation industry to develop innovative products and services for urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Manhattan Public Beach Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-beach-set.md) - [Sneaker-Shaped Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneakerpool.md) - [Customizable Tanning Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-tanning-pool.md) - [Pool-Ready Party Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/party-box1.md) - [Rodent-Preventative Trash Bins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/group-project.md) - [Urban Portugal Swimming Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool.md) - [Asymmetrical Ultra-Compact Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faraway-pool.md) - [Humorous Cocktail-Inspired Pull Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buzzballz-pool.md) - [Pool-Centric Temperature Control Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/temperature-control-system.md)