Concrete Waste Bins: Why They Are So Popular

Answer without thinking – what are city litter bins made of? Images of streets, a park, a bus stop flash through your mind... but it's hard to say what the bin is made of. No wonder – we take such things for granted. And the answer is often simple: concrete. Let's look at why.

Where are concrete waste bins used?

Concrete waste bins are most popular in city centres, at bus stops, in parks and squares, and at the entrances of schools, shopping centres and cafés. We see them less often in private gardens – for one reason: they are very heavy.

Weight – not a drawback but an advantage

The concrete waste bins we offer weigh roughly from 130 to 340 kg. This means they are almost impossible to kick over, tip over or carry away. Vandals go for things that are easy to damage, so concrete bins usually stay where they were placed. For the same reason, they don't need to be fixed to the ground.

Durability

Concrete is a strong, natural and long-lasting material. A concrete waste bin serves outdoors for many years and is not afraid of sun, frost or moisture. The removable galvanised bucket inside makes the bin easy to empty and can be replaced if needed.

Not just grey

Unpainted concrete doesn't have to be boring grey. By using stone chips of different colours, the surface can range from light greyish to a pinkish tone. Wooden or other decorative elements, roofs and ashtrays are also possible.

How to choose a concrete waste bin?

• Capacity – for busy locations choose 60–95 l models, for quieter ones 30–55 l.
• Roof – protects the contents from rain and snow and reduces odours.
• Ashtray – useful at entrances and bus stops.
• Shape – round bins suit parks, square and rectangular ones suit placement by building walls.

You'll find all models with dimensions and weights in the Concrete waste bins category. You can see installed examples in the Our projects section.