Don't Waste Time With The Wrong Waste Bin

By Author: James McNeil
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There are many different environments and places where a waste bin may be used. Offices, restaurants, public toilets and homes are just four examples of where having a waste bin around comes in very handy, and helps to keep the place tidy. Of course, depending on the proposed location of the bin, there are different types available that may be more suitable for one environment than another.

For a place like an office, the waste people are producing may vary but mainly falls into the paper/packaging category. A lot of waste paper is produced in the office; people printing documents in error, the packaging from stationary supplies and sleeves of blank DVDs and CDs are all found here, and with this amount of waste being produced every day, it is very important to ensure it is thrown away correctly. Nobody likes to see an untidy office, so the waste bins kept usually match the surroundings and tend to be quite stylish. There tend to be under desk waste bins, which are quite small, and then a bigger bin for any kitchen areas, which tends to be the repository for tea bags, milk cartons and coffee containers, usually.

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... a place where food is served, there will need to be a dumpster type waste bin (or several, depending on the amount of waste produced) for food scraps and kitchen waste. This must be animal and rodent proof and have a closing lid that minimises odour emitting from the bin. Additionally, the kitchen may have a few smaller bins in, for convenience to the chefs and serving staff. The public seating area of the restaurant will tend to have stylish bins that customers may use for waste such as tissues and napkins, as well as sanitary bins in the toilets.

Public toilets and restrooms will also need sanitary waste bins for disposal of items that should not come into contact with the skin. These are a specialist type of bin and are required to be picked up and the waste disposed of by companies who specialise in this type of waste removal. General litter bins may also be found in a public toilet, which is there for waste such as chewing gum wrappers, tissues etc.

There are many types of waste bin found in the home; small, paper bins, kitchen bins and outdoor types are just a few examples. Because we like our homes to remain stylish even with items such as bins on display (which are, of course, necessary for hygiene purpose), indoor bins to be used in the home are available in a huge range of styles and colours to match people's tastes and décor. Pedal bins are very popular for kitchens and bathrooms, as their easy access lid means you don't have to touch the bin with your hands, and makes it harder to pets to open them to get at the rubbish inside (we all know how dogs love scraps they shouldn't have). This also helps to minimise the smell.

Whatever type of bin you need, remember to take into consideration where it will be and what it will be used for. A plastic bin will be no good outside unless it is heavy duty, as the weather conditions may cause it to be knocked over or blown away. Likewise, do you really need a metal bin for your shredded paperwork? All of this needs to be taken into account, and the right bin chosen accordingly.

Whatever the size of your business, Slingsby can provide you with the industrial equipment you're looking for. To explore our range of waste bins, further, please visit our website at http://www.slingsby.com