Commercial Waste Bin Sizes and Dimensions across the UK
Whether you’re managing daily commercial waste for a bustling office, disposing of packaging materials from a retail store, or creating high-volume refuse in the hospitality sector, choosing the right commercial bin size for your business makes waste management efficient and hassle-free.
At GWR Waste Management, we offer a range of commercial bin sizes to businesses, including the 1100L wheelie bin, 660L wheelie bin, 360L wheelie bin, and the 240L wheelie bin, tailored for businesses of all sizes across the UK. It’s important to think of the size of the refuse bin location when choosing the best-sized wheelie bin for your business, as well as the level of waste produced. This way, you’ll have the most efficient bin for your business.
1100 Litre Wheelie Bin
The 1100-litre wheelie bin is our largest standard commercial waste bin, offering maximum wheelie bin capacity for high-volume waste needs. The 1100 Litre Wheelie bin is designed to handle high volumes for sectors like hospitality, manufacturing, and retail. With a lockable lid for security and anti-social behaviour prevention, and four wheels for easy manoeuvring, this bin is ideal for commercial mixed general waste, recyclables, and more.
Why Choose a 1100L Commercial Wheelie Bin?
- Best for: Large businesses, hotels, schools, and industrial sites
- Bin Capacity: 1100 litres (approx. 20 bags of waste)
- Bin Dimensions: Height: 1222mm X Width: 1371mm X Depth: 1085mm
- Bin Uses: Mixed waste, cardboard, plastics, and more
660 Litre Commercial Wheelie Bin
If your business needs a wheelie bin that balances litre capacity with compactness, the 660 litre wheelie bin is a great choice that offers a versatile medium solution. The smaller footprint makes the 660 litre wheelie bin suitable for businesses with limited space but moderate waste output, like offices, small retail stores, clinics, and cafes.
Why Choose a 660L Commercial Wheelie Bin?
- Best for: Medium-sized offices, restaurants, and retail stores
- Bin Capacity: 660 litres (approx. 15 bags of waste)
- Bin Dimensions: Height: 1222mm X Width: 1371mm X Depth: 764mm
- Bin Uses: Mixed waste, dry recyclables, food waste
360 Litre Commercial Wheelie Bin
Compact yet effective, the 360-litre bin is perfect for businesses with lower waste needs or those wanting extra bins for specific waste streams, such as paper and cardboard recyclables.
Why Choose a 360L Commercial Wheelie Bin?
- Best for: Small offices, coffee shops, and boutique retailers
- Bin Capacity: 360 litres (approx. 8 bags of waste)
- Bin Dimensions: Height: 1098mm X Width: 596mm X Depth: 878mm
- Bin Uses: General waste, paper and cardboard, plastics
240 Litre Wheelie Bin
Our 240-litre wheelie bin is perfect for businesses producing minimal waste. Lightweight and easy to manoeuvre, it’s the ideal choice for small businesses and can be used for specific waste types like paper or plastics.
Why Choose a 240L Commercial Wheelie Bin?
- Best for: Small businesses, workshops, and independent stores
- Bin Capacity: 240 litres (approx. 5 bags of waste)
- Bin Dimensions: Height: 1063mm X Width: 575mm X Depth: 713mm
- Bin Uses: General waste, paper and cardboard, plastics
Wheelie Bin Dimensions and UK Bin Sizes: See How Many Litres You Need
Take the guesswork out of managing your business waste. Choosing the right wheelie bin size for your business can be confusing. Too small, and your waste overflows; too large, and you’re paying for unused capacity. With so many UK bin sizes, capacities, and dimensions to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
That’s where our waste experts step in. Simply fill out our quick quotation form below, and one of our specialists will review your requirements, recommend the ideal wheelie bin size and capacity, and provide a tailored quote. Our team is ready to guide you toward a solution that’s efficient, cost-effective, and hassle-free.
Our Range of Business Waste Disposal Bins
Sanitary Disposal Bins
Elevate washroom hygiene with our sanitary bins. Specifically designed for the discreet disposal of sanitary and personal hygiene products, this solution ensures cleanliness and odour control.
Enhance the restroom experience for guests and promote a hygienic environment with this essential addition to any commercial facility.
FEL (Front-End Loader) Bins
A front-end loader bin is ideal for businesses generating substantial volumes of waste requiring frequent collections. It can accommodate a diverse range of waste types, including general waste, recyclable materials, and compacted rubbish.
Due to its large size, it is essential to ensure adequate space on your premises to accommodate one. Although commercial front-end loader bins are not as large as rear-end loaders, they are more compact and easier to store on your premises due to their smaller shape.
REL (Rear-End Loader) Bins
A rear-end loader is well-suited for businesses that generate substantial amounts of dry, compactable waste, including general waste, cardboard, and dry mixed recycling. These large, stationary containers are kept on-site to be filled with the appropriate waste. Collections and disposals can then be arranged according to your company's schedule.
Although similar to front-end loaders, rear-end loaders typically offer a much greater capacity. Additionally, their skip-like shape and small footprint allow them to save space on your premises while still accommodating a larger volume of waste.
RORO (Roll-On Roll-Off) Skip Containers
A roll-on roll-off skip, often referred to as a RORO, is one of the largest containers available for businesses to store and dispose of various types of waste. These substantial skips are commonly seen on construction sites, on the back of lorries, or at local waste disposal facilities. Each RORO can accommodate large volumes and weights of waste.
At GWR Waste Management, we can assist you in arranging roll-on roll-off skip hire. For organisations generating high volumes of waste, such as general waste, metal waste, and compacted materials, using a RORO skip may prove to be more efficient and cost-effective than utilising multiple smaller skips for storage and disposal.
Commercial Balers and Compactors
Adequate storage space is a significant waste management challenge for many businesses. By utilising our range of balers and compactors to reduce waste volumes, organisations can store various types of waste more efficiently on-site before collection.
This approach allows for less frequent waste collections, which can result in cost savings and a reduced carbon footprint for your company.
Clip Top Drums
Clip top drums offer a secure and reliable solution for the containment and transportation of hazardous waste materials. These drums are specifically designed to meet the stringent requirements for handling potentially dangerous substances in various industrial and commercial settings.
With their robust construction and innovative sealing mechanisms, clip top drums provide a safe and efficient means of managing hazardous waste.
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) Containers
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs) serve as a pivotal component in the safe and efficient management of hazardous waste materials.
These containers are engineered to meet stringent regulatory requirements and provide a secure means of containment and transportation for a wide range of hazardous substances.
Waste Safes
With their unparalleled security, regulatory compliance, specialised features, and environmental responsibility, waste safes empower organisations to mitigate risks, ensure workplace safety, and uphold the highest standards of environmental stewardship in hazardous waste management practices.
Commercial Wheelie Bin FAQs
How many litres are in a wheelie bin?
Wheelie bins are measured in litres as they represent the total volume that the bin can hold. Due to their great strength from the thick, durable plastic or metal, a measurement such as weight just isn’t suitable.
Commercial wheelie bins can come in many different shapes and sizes, all with their own litre capacity. At GWR Waste Management, we provide the UK standard wheelie bins available, including 1100 Litre wheelie bins, 660 Litre wheelie bins, 360 Litre wheelie bins, and 240 Litre wheelie bins. Each wheelie bin has its own benefits that make it suitable for different businesses.
What is the difference between 240L and 360L wheelie bins?
On first inspection, it may be difficult to see the difference between a 360L wheelie bin and a 240L wheelie bin, as they both have the same top open hinge lid and about the same shape. However, look closer and you’ll see that the 360L wheelie bin has a considerably bigger depth, allowing for more capacity.
A 240L wheelie bin is roughly the same size as the wheelie bin you’d have at home, which you put your general household waste in. These are suitable for small businesses that produce mostly general waste, paper, and cardboard. 360L wheelie bins allow for more general waste capacity, and are suitable for businesses that have a busy footfall of employees who generate general waste in the everyday bustle of the office.
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