Street trash cans - what to pay attention to when choosing?

Are you looking for a good solution for your company, district or city? Choosing street trash cans may not be a lifetime investment, but it is certainly better to make a proven purchase that will be user-friendly, solid and aesthetic. Manufacturers offer more and more models, but how to find your way in this? What should guide you in choosing the right outdoor trash can? Which bins will meet the requirements of your facility?

Purchasing a street trash can - general tips

Are you wondering, how to choose a street trash can? Regardless of its future location, pay attention to:

capacity,
ease of emptying and keeping it clean,
built-in roof,
material - to what extent it is resistant to mechanical damage,
resistance to changing weather conditions,
method of installation,
stability,
convenience of daily use (e.g. size of the throw-in hole, ashtray),
need for waste segregation,
design - does it fit the architecture and climate of the surroundings? City residents are increasingly paying attention to the aesthetics of public spaces.

Outdoor trash cans are selected according to the location. Bins for the park may be made of different material than bins at stadiums.

metal, steel, wooden bins: they will work in parks, on streets and squares, at modern facilities and public institutions;
plastic bins: they will work at sports and recreational facilities, at stations and streets,
concrete bins: they will pass the test especially in places where acts of vandalism may occur (e.g. large housing estates, stadiums, stops, stations)

Street trash can - price

The simplest street bins (even with bins with ashtray) are available from approx. 200 PLN. Although often the price determines what our final choice will be, it should not always be the only criterion. When arranging public space (the streets of our cities, estates, external areas of companies, historic districts, parks), we should also take into account aesthetic considerations, the functionality of the bin and its quality of workmanship.

Street trash can on a pole or with a concrete base?

Bins on poles, especially metal street bins made of high-quality material, look very aesthetic, even elegant. Alaska street bin on a pole made of perforated, galvanized sheet metal can discreetly decorate city old towns, parks and streets.

From free-standing street bins, we recommend those with a concrete base. The Bliss 60 L model is stable and durable. It has a roof and two large throw-in holes. The lid can be opened with a key, which facilitates emptying and cleaning the container.

Metal or plastic street bin?

Metcircle 37L is a minimalist, classic metal street bin on a pole, with a convenient, large throw-in hole. Recommended for covered places, e.g. large surface parking lots, metro stations, stations, shopping centers. Available in 10 colors.

Plastic street bins look less stylish, but their light yet durable construction fits many modern places. Dinos 50 L plastic bin is distinguished by its durability (sometimes greater than the metal ones!). It is resistant to UV rays, the action of chemicals and large temperature changes. The roof protects the waste from the action of rain or wind.

Street bin for waste segregation

Do you want to provide users with the possibility of segregating waste? Outdoor waste segregation bins do not have to be large, uninteresting bins. The Baobab II model is a elegant 3-compartment station lined with high-quality boards and equipped with a resistant roof. An outdoor wooden trash can will blend in with the style of historic districts, the atmosphere of city parks, the space of important public institutions.

Are you looking for a more futuristic design? Outdoor bins from the Circle series will complement modern spaces. Modules can be freely composed, expanding your station. Choosing a street trash can with the option of waste segregation is becoming more and more common.

Stylish steel-wooden street bin

Montana trash can is a classic free-standing model, without a roof, with a round throw-in hole. It is recommended for all those who care about the aesthetics of the arranged environment. Montana is a interesting combination of wood, washed gravel and powder-coated metal (in the color of your choice). The wooden casing is available in 4 variants:

with mahogany,
with pine
with teak
with rosewood.

The massive base gives the structure stability. The waste bucket is conveniently and quickly removed. This type of outdoor bins fits into city centers, historic districts, parks, but also on the premises of cultural institutions or offices.

Concrete street bin

A concrete bin can have many faces! These are some of the more solid proposals. For years, they complement the design of modern housing estates, office districts, educational institutions. Interestingly, they can have the name of the city or a coat of arms on them. Manufacturers of concrete bins take into account the visual aspect. You can choose:

model Romka – a light bin made of architectural concrete, in the shape of a cube,
model Iryda – gray or stone, in the shape of a cylinder,
concrete bin with a dome – this is an unusual version of a street bin with a roof, a combination of stone or gravel with a solid cover.

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For smokers - street bins

Bin-ashtray greatly facilitates life in all spaces where smoking is allowed. In the Square Cigarette series, a traditional chamber has been installed next to an additional ashtray. It allows for safe extinguishing of a cigarette and disposal of butts. The entire construction of the bin is roofed.

Are you looking for a free-standing ashtray? Slim, elegant Smoke ashtray on a leg will work in modern office buildings, in front of restaurants, in parking lots, in recreational areas. Made of stainless steel or galvanized and painted.

Another practical solution are spacious outdoor bins with an ashtray. In the round lid of the bin, an ashtray grid was placed. The bin does not have any roofs, so you can quickly and conveniently extinguish and throw away a cigarette.

City classic

Artur bin is probably one of the most popular models in Europe of outdoor trash cans. Black, raised roof and colorful cylindrical container made of galvanized sheet metal with a characteristic pictogram. To empty the bin, just unlock the bucket and tilt it. The model will work in any urban space. What is the price of such a street trash can? About 340 PLN net.