Office Recycling Bins & Waste Collection
Business Waste supplies office recycling bins for workplaces across the UK. From small internal bins for sorting waste to larger wheelie bins used for storage before collection.
Tell us which waste streams your office produces, approximately how much there is and how often your bins fill. We’ll help arrange suitable containers for recycling, food waste, general waste and specialist streams such as confidential paper, then set up collections around your site.
Standard office bins are supplied without separate rental or delivery charges, so you pay for the agreed collection service.
Get a fast and free quote
Get a quote for office recycling bins
- Free quote within 1 hour
- Office recycling and general waste bins
- Free standard bins and delivery
- Duty of Care paperwork at no extra charge
From local businesses to household names
How does office recycling bin collection work?
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Tell us what your office throws away
Provide the main waste streams, average volumes and number of people using the workplace.
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We confirm your bin setup
We’ll identify suitable internal recycling bins and larger external containers based on the waste, available space and collection requirements.
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Your bins are delivered
Position recycling points where waste is produced and use clear labels so employees know what belongs in each container.
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We collect the waste
Move or present the larger containers at the agreed collection point. A registered waste carrier empties them according to the agreed schedule.
Office Bins for Your Organisation
Offices commonly produce paper, packaging, food waste, general waste and confidential documents. Separate bins make it easier for employees to keep recyclable materials out of general waste and can reduce contamination.
If you need extra bins for an office move, refit or temporary increase in waste, we can also arrange a one-off collection rather than setting up an unnecessary ongoing schedule.
Recycling, general waste, food waste and other office collections can be managed through the same Business Waste account, keeping your service, paperwork and invoicing together.
Our in-house team can help adjust bin numbers, collection frequencies or waste-stream labels if your office changes or contamination becomes a recurring problem.
Daily, weekly, fortnightly, or one-off collections
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Cardboard Waste
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Confidential Waste
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Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)
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General Waste
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Glass Waste
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Paper Waste
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Plastic Waste
What size office recycling bins do I need?
Office bins are available in a wide range of sizes to suit all sorts of commercial spaces and volumes of waste produced. Internal office recycling bins commonly range from around 25 to 90 litres. The right capacity depends on where the bin is positioned and how quickly that waste stream fills.
Larger external wheelie bins are available from smaller two-wheel containers through to 660L and 1100L four-wheel bins. See our commercial bin sizes guide for detailed dimensions and capacity comparisons.
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120 litre wheelie bins
Small two-wheel bins that can store two to three full bags of waste. Dimensions (0.9m x 0.5m x 0.5m).
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240 litre wheelie bins
Like the standard-size wheelie bin you have at home that holds three to four bags of waste. Dimensions (1.1m x 0.6m x 0.7m).
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360 litre wheelie bins
This is the largest two-wheel bin available to store five or six waste bags. Dimensions (1.1m x 0.6m x 0.9m).
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660 litre wheelie bins
A four-wheel bin suitable for 10 to 12 bags of general waste and dry mixed recycling. Dimensions (1.3m x 0.7m x 1.3m).
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1100 litre wheelie bins
The 1100 litre bin is the largest wheelie bin available to store up to 18 bags of waste. Dimensions (1.4m x 1.0m x 1.3m).
Office recycling bin and container options
Various types of office bins and bags are available to store all sorts and volumes of waste produced in offices. Discover some common types of office bins and bags:
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Confidential waste bags and bins
Lockable bins and secure sacks for sensitive paper that requires confidential destruction rather than standard paper recycling.
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Commercial waste bags
Commercial bags can provide temporary or space-saving storage for suitable dry waste streams where a rigid internal bin is impractical.
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Wheelie bins
Larger two- and four-wheel bins are normally stored in an accessible external area and used to consolidate waste from smaller internal office bins before collection.
Which office recycling bins does my workplace need?
The office recycling bins you need depend on the materials produced and how your waste collector separates them. A typical setup includes separate containers for paper and cardboard, other dry recyclables, food waste and non-recyclable waste.
Clear labels and consistent bin stations make it easier for employees to sort waste correctly and reduce contamination.
- Other dry mixed recycling: plastic, metal and glass can be collected together if this matches your collector’s setup.
- Paper and cardboard: clean, dry paper, envelopes, packaging and card.
- Food waste: leftovers, fruit peel, tea bags and coffee grounds from staff kitchens and break areas.
Position recycling bins together where possible and use clear labels showing what can and cannot go into each one. Office bins are also available to store non-recyclable rubbish such as general waste.
Arrange office recycling bin collection
Tell us which office waste streams you need to separate, the number of employees at your site, your postcode and how often the bins are likely to fill.
We’ll confirm suitable internal and external containers, arrange delivery and set up collections from an agreed accessible point.
Other office waste streams, including confidential waste, food waste and general waste, can be managed through the same Business Waste account.
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Office bin FAQs
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How many litres is an office bin?
Office bins are available in many sizes, with most holding between 25 and 90 litres of waste. The best size depends on the type of waste it’s for and how much space is in your office for a bin. Office bins can be emptied into larger 240, 660, and 1100 litre wheelie bins outside before they’re collected.
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What colour are office bins?
Office bins come in a range of colours. They’re normally black, green, blue, yellow and red. Some office bins may all be black but with different coloured lids. Offices can use various colours of bins to separate recycling types and general waste easily and reduce the risk of contamination.
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Are office bins free?
At Business Waste we deliver free office bins to offices anywhere in the UK. There are no hire, rental, or delivery charges and you don’t need to buy the office bins. Your business only needs to pay for the collection of the office bins. Prices depend on the type, size, and number of bins, as well as your location and the collection frequency.
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Who do I contact if my office bins aren’t emptied?
We’re sorry if your office bins aren’t collected and emptied on time. Contact our customer care team by calling 01904 207 120 or email customers@businesswaste.co.uk. One of our friendly and expert customer care team will find out why your office bins weren’t emptied and provide a fast and effective solution.
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Do office bins come with a lid?
Some office bins come with a lid, while others don’t. A lid is best on any general waste office bins and those used for bits of food waste that can start to smell. Any paper, plastic, cardboard, and dry mixed recycling should be fine in an office bin without a lid.
All wheelie bins we provide where your office bins may be emptied into come with a lid. Some of these wheelie bins are lockable too, for extra security. Speak to our team if you want office bins with lids and they’ll find a solution.
Get a fast and free quote
Get a quote for office recycling bins
- Free quote within 1 hour
- Office recycling and general waste bins
- Free standard bins and delivery
- Duty of Care paperwork at no extra charge
Commercial bins, bags, and containers
Ensure you have the right business waste bins, bags, or containers with a suitable strategy in place for your collections. We offer a free audit that assesses the amount and types of waste you produce and how often. This helps define the most effective and cost-efficient bins, bags, or waste containers you need and the best collection schedule for your business.
From wheelie bins in various sizes to big rear-end and front-end loaders, roll-on/roll-off bins and skips to compactors – we have everything you need to fulfil your duty of care when it comes to waste. We also provide waste bags for clinical waste types to safely store such refuse before collection.
Explore the range of commercial bins, bags, and waste containers available in the UK to store your business waste before collection.
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1100 litre wheelie bins
The 1100 litre bin is the largest wheelie bin available to store up to 18 bags of waste.
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240 litre wheelie bins
The standard size wheelie bin you have at home that holds three to four bags of waste.
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360 litre wheelie bins
This is the largest two-wheel bin available to store five or six waste bags.
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660 litre wheelie bins
A four-wheel bin suitable for larger volumes of general waste and dry mixed recycling.
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Anatomical waste bags
Red clinical waste bags for organs, body parts, materials contaminated with bodily fluids.
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Balers
Static balers compress recyclable waste into solid bales to save space.
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Battery Bins
A battery bin helps improve recycling rates of used batteries and is a legal requirement for many businesses.
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Cardboard Balers
If you produce large amounts of cardboard waste then consider a baler.
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Clinical infectious waste bags
Orange clinical waste bags are for materials contaminated with infectious waste.
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Clinical waste bags
Clinical waste bags to store medical waste safely before collection and disposal.
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Clinical Waste Bins
Clinical waste bins are suitable containers to store all sorts of medical waste safely.
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Commercial Bin Sizes
Read our helpful guide to commercial bin sizes, dimensions, and measurements.
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Commercial waste bags
Commercial waste bags are ideal for various waste types when you can’t use a bin.
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Compactors
Choose from mobile and static compactors for general waste or recyclable rubbish.
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Confidential Waste Bags and Bins
Confidential waste bags provide a secure and flexible way to store sensitive documents before disposal.
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Cytotoxic and cytostatic waste bags
Purple waste bags for waste contaminated with cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines.
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Dental (amalgam) waste bins
White clinical waste bins for dental waste including unwanted and excess amalgam.
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Front end loaders
Large static containers ideal for businesses generating high volumes of waste.
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Highly infectious clinical waste bags
Yellow clinical waste bags for waste contaminated with infectious bodily fluids.
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IBC containers
Store high volumes of liquid waste including chemicals, solvents, and hazardous waste.
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Industrial Waste Bins
Store industrial waste safely on your site before collection and disposal with secure bins and containers.
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Large Commercial Waste Bins
A large bin offers a cost-effective way to store and dispose of commercial waste.
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Metal Balers
Using a metal baler in your business condenses the volume of waste, saving space for efficient storage.
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Non-infectious clinical waste bags
Yellow and black waste bags for non-infectious and non-hazardous waste.
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Office Bins
Different types of general waste and recycling bins for offices in various sizes.
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Paper Balers
Compact paper waste into bales to save space and make regular paper recycling collections easier.
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Plastic Balers
Compact plastic film, packaging, and other suitable plastics into bales for easier storage and recycling collections.
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Rear end loaders
A big commercial waste skip in sizes that can hold up to 160 bags of waste.
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Roll on roll offs
One of the largest containers for business waste that can store up to 440 bags of waste.
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Sanitary Waste Bins
Safely store feminine hygiene products and other sanitary waste with various bin sizes.
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Sharps bins
Use sharps bins with different coloured lids for needles, syringes, scalpels, and knives.
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Skip Hire
Hire a skip for small-scale commercial waste clearance, between 2-12 yard sizes available.
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Skip sizes
Sizes vary from 2 to 12-yard skips that can easily store various waste types and amounts.
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Small wheelie bins
Small two-wheel bins for businesses producing low volumes of waste or with limited space.
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Waste drums
Drums and barrels are ideal to safely store liquid, oil, and hazardous waste for collection.
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Wheelie Bins
Explore a range of two and four-wheel bins for many waste types.
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Wood Bins
A wood bin or skip helps your business segregate and store any type and amount of scrap wood safely.
Published 19th May 2023 by JackBrayshaw. Last modified 28th October 2026