Commercial Waste Bin Guide

What are commercial waste bins?

To put it simply, commercial waste bins are bins or containers used to store commercial waste before collection. When used effectively, they can help business owners keep on top of their waste, working towards a more sustainable future.

Do commercial waste bins have other names?

Wheelie bins have lots of different names including;

Biffa Bins

Many commercial waste bins are referred to as Biffa Bins. This name can easily be attributed to the waste management company Biffa, who used to provide the vast majority of commercial storage solutions in the UK. Over time, many business owners began referring to this kind of bin as a ‘Biffa Bin’.

Veolia Bins

Much like Biffa Bins, the name Veolia Bin grew in popularity due to its association with the brand Veolia.

Euro Bins or Euro Containers

Many business owners also refer to Euro bins in relation to commercial waste bins. This kind of bin was typically used as an industrial stacking container but was quickly developed for waste disposal.

What’s the difference between a domestic and commercial bin?

There are several differences between a domestic and commercial waste bin. For example:

Domestic waste bins are designed for personal or household use. As a result, they tend to be smaller in size than commercial waste bins used by businesses.

Some commercial waste bins can store potentially hazardous waste that cannot be disposed of in a domestic waste bin.

Domestic waste bins are typically provided to homeowners by the local council, who also arrange for their collection. Business owners are responsible for sourcing commercial waste bins for their property and ensuring that all waste is safely and securely disposed of.

What different kinds of commercial waste bins are there?

As there are hundreds of different kinds of waste, there are numerous bins you can choose from – and it is essential that you chose the right option for your needs. That’s where we can help. We have the following options available:

Wheelie Bins

Wheelie Bins are the most common type of waste disposal unit and are available in various sizes.

240L Wheelie Bin.

Weight limits: 10kg.
Dimensions and sizes: 1070mm (L) x 585mm (W) x 740mm (D)
Wheels: 2 Castors.
Lockable: Available as lockable.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: This bin holds the equivalent of 3 bags of waste.

360L Wheelie Bin.

Weight limits: 15kg
Dimensions and sizes: 1090mm x 600 x 880
Wheels: 2 Castors.
Lockable: Available as lockable.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: This bin holds the equivalent of 4 bags of waste.

660L Wheelie Bin.

Weight limits: 35kg
Dimensions and sizes: 1190mm x 1360 x 1070 (
Wheels: 4 Castors.
Lockable: Available as lockable.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: This bin holds the equivalent of 10 bags of waste.

1100L Wheelie Bin.

Weight limits: 65kg
Dimensions and sizes: 1300mm x 1360 x 1070
Wheels: 4 Castors.
Lockable: Available as lockable.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: This bin holds the equivalent of 15 bags of waste.

What kinds of waste can be stored inside wheelie bins?

Wheelie Bins can be used to store a wide variety of waste. This includes:

Wheelie bin collection details:

The frequency at which your waste is collected depends on the volume of waste you are producing. This could result in daily, weekly or fortnightly collection.

No matter how complex your waste collection requirements are, we will take care of it, reduce your costs, and stop waste going to landfill.

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Front End Loaders (FEL) and Rear End Loaders (REL)

Front End Loaders 6-10 yards.

Dimensions and sizes: 2.12m x 20.2m
Wheels: Loaders do not use wheels.
Lockable: Locks can be added for increased security.

How many bags of waste can be stored inside an FEL or REL?

The volume of waste stored within the FEL depends on the size of loader that you chose.

Rear End Loaders 8-16 yards.

Dimensions and sizes:2.00m x 1.68m
Wheels: Loaders do not use wheels.
Lockable: Locks can be added for increased security.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: The volume of waste stored within the FEL depends on the size of the loader that you chose.

What kind of waste can be stored inside of Front and Rear End loaders?

Loaders are often used to store large amounts of compactable waste. This could include:

Packaging waste

Delivery and collection details:

As FEL and REL bins deal with compactable waste, you may not need to arrange for frequent collections, particularly if you are not producing a large volume of waste on a daily basis. We’ll work closely with you to develop a cost-effective plan that meets your needs.

Balers

Dimensions and sizes: There are various sizes of balers available, depending upon the amount of recyclable waste you produce. This includes portable balers, mini balers, and mill/large balers.
Lockable: Locks can be added for heightened security.
Balers work by compressing waste into smaller blocks. This means they can handle large volumes of waste.

What kind of waste can be compacted inside a Baler?

Balers are used to simplify the process of recycling by compressing recyclables into blocks. You can use them to dispose of the following waste safely:

Plastic

Metal (

Aluminium

Delivery and collection details:

As Balers deal with compressed waste, you may find that you do not require regular collection services. At BusinessWaste, we’ll work closely with you to arrange for the timely collection of waste, developing a schedule that works for you.

Skips

Mini Skips

Dimensions and sizes: 4 x 3 x 3 ft.
Wheels: n/a
Lockable: Open-topped
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: Mini Skips can hold up to 20 bags of waste.

Midi Skips

Dimensions and sizes: 6 x 4 x 3 ft.
Wheels: n/a
Lockable: Open-topped.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: Midi Skips can hold between 25-30 bags of waste.

Small Builders’ Skips

Dimensions and sizes: 10 x 4 x 4 ft.
Wheels: n/a
Lockable: Open-topped.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: Small Builders’ Skips can hold between 40-55 bags of waste.

Large Builders’ Skips

Dimensions and sizes: 12 x 6 x 4 ft.
Wheels: n/a
Lockable: Open-topped.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: Large Builders’ Skips can hold between 60-75 bags of waste.

Large Maxi Skips

Dimensions and sizes: 13 x 6 x 6 ft.
Wheels: n/a
Lockable: Open-topped.
How many bags of waste can be stored inside: Large Maxi Skips can hold between 90-110 bags of waste.

What kind of waste can be stored inside Skips?

Skips are designed to store bulky, large waste. This could include:

Wood

Construction Waste

If you are unsure which skip is best suited to your needs, check out our handy skip hire guide.

Skip delivery and collection details:

At BusinessWaste, we offer a range of skip drop-off and collection services. All you have to do is let us know what kind of skip you need when you need it and for how long. After that, we will provide you with a comprehensive waste collection plan and an affordable quote.

Specialist Clinical Waste Bins & Bags

Certain waste, such as pharmaceutical waste, needs to be disposed of in separate bins or containers. This is to minimise the chance of cross-contamination and spillages and helps to ensure that waste is stored securely. There are many different types of specialist waste disposal bags and bins. This includes:

Yellow and Black Clinical Waste Bags
Size: Normal domestic waste bag size.
What kind of waste can be stored inside: Yellow and Black bags can be used to store non-hazardous Clinical Waste. This includes:

Yellow Clinical Waste Bags
Size: Normal domestic waste bag size.
What kind of waste can be stored inside: Yellow bags are used to store waste that is classified as highly infectious. This includes:

Orange Clinical Waste Bags
Size: Normal domestic waste bag size.
What kind of waste can be stored inside: Orange waste bags are used for waste that is labelled hazardous. This includes:

Medicinal Waste Bin
Size: Available in 11L, 22L and 50L.
What kind of waste can be stored inside: As indicated by the name, these bins are designed for storing medicinal waste. This includes:

Oil Drums and Liquid Containers

Size: Available in 20-205L.
What kind of waste can be stored inside: Oil drums are used to store various oils before collection. This includes:

Intermediate Bulk Containers
Size: 1000L
What kind of waste can be stored inside: IBC’s are built to store large amounts of liquid waste. This could include:

If you have any further questions about our waste bins, bags, or collection services – do not hesitate to get in touch. We are always on hand to answer any questions you might have, or provide you with an affordable quote!

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