Ashtrays and Waste Bins with Ashtray: Where to Place Them and Which to Choose

Cigarette butts are one of the most common types of litter in cities. They pollute pavements and lawns, and if thrown into an ordinary waste bin they can start a fire. That's why it's worth installing dedicated ashtrays at building entrances, in smoking areas and in rest areas.

Where are ashtrays needed?

• at the entrances of offices, factories and institutions, and in designated smoking areas;
• next to cafés, bars, restaurants and hotels;
• at petrol stations (only in permitted areas), bus stops and shopping centres;
• in apartment building yards next to benches.

Types of ashtrays

Wall- or post-mounted ashtrays – compact, take up little space and suit entrances. They are often lockable so that nobody can scatter the contents.

Waste bins with ashtray – a waste bin and an ashtray combined in one product. Handy where both are needed.

Fire-safe waste bin ashtrays – designed so that a discarded cigarette butt goes out and flames don't spread beyond the bin. Suitable for offices, hotels and institutions.

What to look out for?

• Material – galvanised or stainless steel doesn't burn or rust.
• Capacity – in heavily used locations choose larger-capacity ashtrays so they don't need emptying every day.
• Rain protection – an enclosed design keeps the contents from getting wet and giving off odours.
• Emptying – a removable inner container or lockable door makes maintenance easier.

Tip

Place ashtrays where people actually smoke – otherwise butts will still end up on the ground. A clearly visible ashtray next to an entrance often noticeably reduces the number of butts around a building.

You'll find all models in the Ashtrays category, and waste bins with ashtray in the Freestanding outdoor waste bins category.