Further proof that newspapers are dying

Recycling bins in Vancouver, BC

These recycling bins are behind my apartment. The bin on the left is for containers. (Bottle and cans). The one on the right is for newspapers. And the three in the middle are for mixed paper.

The bins get emptied on Fridays and yesterday morning the three mixed paper bins were filled to overflowing, while the newspaper bin was less than 1/4 full.

The mixed paper bins are filled with shoe boxes, shopping bags, and all manner of packaging materials. So, it would appear that consumers are buying everything in sight, but paying little or no attention to newspaper advertising.