# English Officials Hiding Cameras in Cans of Baked Beans By Cowbag | Published 2007-03-21 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spying-tins-of-baked-beans References: [thesun](http://www.thesun.co.uk) Ealing Council, in London, is using [hidden cameras in BAKED BEAN TINS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ticket-exchange) to catch residents putting their [rubbish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartsort) earlier than permitted, or committing the terrible crime of having a split bin bag. If caught in such a terrible act the so called 'enviro-criminals' can have a on the spot fine can be up to £1000. The camera's cost £200 each and are triggered by [movement sensors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-wifi-camera). Naturally the residents of Ealing are up in arms feeling their council tax could be better spend on things such as transport or education. But local resident Danny Christie, 64, as been branded in the press as saying the scheme was “utterly insane”. So say all of us ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hidden Cameras for Surveillance:** Using disguised cameras like baked bean tins to monitor and catch rule violators. - **Automated Fine Systems:** Implementing technology that automatically issues fines on the spot. - **Public Sentiment and Resistance:** Observing the public's reaction to surveillance measures and their willingness to comply. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Security and Surveillance:** Developing innovative camera disguises for covert monitoring. - **Financial Technology:** Creating automated systems for issuing fines and collecting payments. - **Public Administration:** Finding ways to balance public sentiment, privacy concerns, and enforcement of regulations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retail Body Cam Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-2.md) - [Can-Shaped Campers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canper.md) - [Interactive E-Waste Billboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cash-for-trash.md) - [Cross-Border Condiment Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smuggler-marmite.md) - [Giant Barrel Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bushs-beans-national-park-foundation.md) - [Unusual Food Waste Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-waste-campaigns.md) - [British Beer Voting Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brixton-brewery-yes-we-cans-campaign.md) - [Paintball-Shooting Security Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paintcam-home-security-system.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md)