How to choose the right wheelie bins for your business needs

UK businesses generate huge amounts of waste each year. According to official government statistics, businesses in England produced around 33.6 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste in 2022. To streamline your operations and manage your waste more efficiently, it’s vital that you choose the right wheelie bins for your business needs. But how can you determine which wheeled bins are best for your organisation?
In this blog, we delve into the factors to consider when selecting the correct commercial wheelie bins for your business.
Waste volume
When choosing the correct wheelie bin for your business, the first thing to consider is the volume of waste that your business typically generates, as well as how much waste you expect to produce in the future. Conducting a waste audit enables you to accurately measure your organisation’s waste streams and make informed decisions about which business wheelie bin you need.
Size selection
Once you’ve identified how much waste your business produces, you can then choose your commercial wheelie bin size. You should always match the bin size to your waste output – for example, smaller bins are better for low-volume establishments, whereas larger bins are more suitable for large quantities of waste.
At McCarthy Marland, we offer the following wheeled bin sizes:
- 240 litre wheelie bins – ideal for small to medium-sized enterprises that produce a moderate amount of waste, these bins house between 3-5 bags of waste
- 360 litre wheelie bins – suitable for medium-sized businesses that produce a considerable amount of waste, these bins accommodate 6-8 bags of waste
- 660 litre wheelie bins – ideal for large businesses that generate significant waste, these bins hold between 8-10 bags of waste
- 1100 litre wheelie bins – perfect for large manufacturing or industrial sites that produce huge amounts of waste, these bins handle 15-18 bags of waste
Read our blog post on ‘how to choose the perfect wheelie bin size’ for further information.
Waste types
As well as the volume, you should also measure the types of waste that your business generates. Take the time to determine if you produce mainly paper and cardboard waste, or whether you tend to throw away masses of glass bottles, for example. It’s important to remember that hazardous waste is not suitable for disposal in wheeled bins and should be sent to a specialist facility.
We offer the following types of bins for businesses:
- General waste bins – for non-recyclable waste
- Dry mixed recycling & recovery bins – for all recoverable and recyclable waste, apart from food or glass
- Food waste recycling bins
- Glass recycling bins
Frequency of collections
Another key consideration when choosing the correct wheelie bins for your business is how often your waste will be collected. This can help inform which commercial wheelie bin size you need – for example, if your waste will be collected multiple times per week, you may not need the largest size. You should adhere to a regular waste collection schedule throughout the year, and arrange additional collections during peak periods if needed.
Bin placement
You’ll also need to think about where you will position your bins around the workplace. Make sure you position your business wheelie bins in locations that are easy to access, and ensure that there is sufficient clearance around the bins to manoeuvre them. This will make the waste collection process much smoother.
Lockable lids
Finally, you might want to consider choosing business wheelie bins with lockable lids. These can help deter thieves and pests, as well as preventing unpleasant odours. McCarthy Marland’s commercial bins all come with lockable lids for added security, so you can rest assured that your waste is stored securely. Once your wheelie bins are on site, encourage your staff members to close the lids securely after disposing of any waste.
Choose McCarthy Marland for all your business wheelie bin needs
As one of the leading waste management companies in the South of England, we offer a wide selection of business wheelie bins that are specifically tailored to your requirements. As well as supplying the bins, we will also collect all your general and recyclable waste at a time that suits you, ensuring minimal disruption to your daily operations.
Contact us today to discuss your business wheelie bin needs.