How to segregate office waste? Try selective trash cans

Waste sorting in the office is an important topic that should not be underestimated. It is worth taking care of proper municipal waste segregation in the office space, thus reducing the risk of financial penalties for the company. At the same time, waste sorting in the office will make the company perceived as environmentally conscious. How to choose a waste bin for the office?

Which waste bin is worth choosing for the office?

Every office is different. Therefore, it is impossible to indicate the only correct solutions that will work in both a large corporate office and a small office space in a tenement house or a rented premises.

Both corporations and sole proprietors can declare themselves for selective waste collection and provide appropriate trash bins for waste segregation in the office.

In interiors, lightweight and aesthetically pleasing plastic trash bins for the office are the best choice. They are relatively cheap, easy to transport, and resistant to mechanical damage. For more representative rooms in the office - such as corridors, conference rooms, or bathrooms - it is worth investing in metal trash bins. Not only will they be more aesthetically pleasing, but they will also ensure better hygiene in the segregation of municipal waste in kitchens and bathrooms.

To better match the type and construction of waste baskets to offices and office spaces, we have divided the recommended containers according to the room.

What waste baskets for office desks?

Small waste baskets are best suited for employees' desks. These small waste containers will not only provide convenient use, but also be aesthetically pleasing and encourage regular emptying of the trash cans.

While paper and cardboard are the main waste at desks, it is worth having bins for other types of waste in employee areas as well - for example, one collective sorting container for the entire room. This allows for proper waste segregation while not cluttering the space with too many trash bins.

In terms of material, trash bins at desks should be aesthetically pleasing. Both plastic and metal bins can be successfully used.

What trash bins for the office on the corridor?

Larger trash bins should be placed in corridors - preferably only containers designed for waste segregation. In most cases, dual-compartment bins should suffice, allowing for convenient segregation of paper and cardboard, as well as plastics and metals. An example of this is the Merida 2x30 liter sorting bin.

However, the nature and specifics of office work often result in employees also throwing away glass packaging, so it is worth placing three-compartment waste bins for segregation in corridors and halls - for example, Merida 3 x 15 liter steel waste bin for segregation. In terms of size, containers with a capacity of 15-30 liters per compartment are ideal.

What waste bins for the office in the kitchen and bathroom?

In kitchens and bathrooms, it is worth investing in automatic trash cans, which will reduce the need to touch the trash can and thus provide employees with the highest hygiene standards possible. A recommended solution is, among others, the Ninestars 8-liter automatic trash can and the Merida SENSOR 12-liter automatic trash can. You can also invest in standard trash cans opened with a pedal mechanism.

In bathrooms, paper waste is usually thrown away, so there is no need for selective waste collection in such rooms. To ensure proper hygiene standards for office bathrooms, it is worth choosing metal trash cans. They will be much easier to keep clean. In an office bathroom, the 30-liter hanging trash can Faneco HIT with a flap and the 10-liter open trash can Merida will work great.

In kitchens and social rooms, plastic or metal waste sorting bins will prove to be a better solution. It is worth opting for larger containers that can easily accommodate waste generated throughout the day by employees using the kitchen and social rooms. Plastic Merida 3x60 liter waste sorting bin or Curver bins with a capacity of 50 liters will work great here.

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We encourage you to familiarize yourself with our full range of waste bins. A wide range of modern, durable and proven solutions will allow you to easily choose containers for selective waste collection in offices, service premises or public facilities.

If you have any questions about our offer, we kindly invite you to contact our advisors. We provide professional support at every stage of cooperation.

Ryszard Kurek