Household Wheelie Bin Buyers Guide

Though most of us have wheelie bins that are provided by our local council, there are some situations where you might consider buying your own. If your bin has been lost, stolen, or damaged, you might consider investing in a brand-spanking new one. If that’s you, here’s our household wheelie bin buyers guide.

Reasons you might consider buying your own bin

There are many reasons you might consider buying your own wheelie bin including;

• Your bin has been lost or stolen.
• It’s damaged beyond a simple repair.
• Your current wheelie bin does not meet your needs.
• You’ve moved to a new property and there’s no bin in sight.
• Your council does not provide a free replacement so you figure you might as well buy your own anyway.

Am I actually allowed to buy my own household wheelie bin?

Yes, you can buy your own bin. By law, councils have a legal obligation to collect your waste, but only in a container that they specify. That means any bin you do buy has to be of an approved size and spec. This is important because they need to be compatible with the mechanical lifting equipment on refuse vehicles. If they aren’t, the council has the right to refuse to collect your bin. Your best bet if you want to buy your own household wheelie bin is to call the council and give them the specs of your chosen bin to see if it’s suitable. 

What size bin should I get?

The standard size for council-approved wheelie bins in the UK is 240 litres. A 240-litre bin can hold 4-5 bags of waste and is suitable for most medium to large households. However, smaller households and households that produce excessive waste (due to medical needs etc) may need to invest in a smaller or larger option. Just remember to talk to your council first to make sure your chosen bin is suitable for collection.

In a nutshell, these are the bin sizes you should be looking for:

Small households: A 120-240-litre bin should more than meet your needs.

Medium to larger households that produce a lot of waste: A 240-360-litre bin is the best option for you.

While we love selling wheelies, we’re all about sustainability. So before you invest in a bigger bin, consider ways you can cut down on your waste. Do you throw a lot of food away? If so, here’s how to reduce food waste at home. And make sure you’re making the best use of your recycling bins. Check your local council’s website to swot up on what you can and can’t recycle.

Looking to buy a household wheelie bin?

Our household wheelie bins are council-compliant and are available in a range of colours and sizes. From compact options for smaller households to 360-litre wheelies for large families, we have a bin to meet your needs. Durable, easy to manoeuvre and clean, and compliant with the highest safety standards, you’ll have peace of mind when you part with your hard-earned cash. Oh, and did we mention that all of our domestic wheelie bins are 100% recyclable? Buy a bin from us and you’re not just investing in a wheelie, you’re investing in a healthier planet with less waste sitting on landfill.

We hope our household wheelie bin buyers guide has been helpful. For more interesting articles on all things wheelie bins, check out the rest of our blog.