A kitchen waste bin is used several times a day, so it needs to be convenient, tidy and easy to clean. And if you sort at home, it should also help you separate waste. Here's what to look out for.
Pedal – keeps your hands free, handy while cooking. Touch lid – a light press is enough, suitable where there is no room for a pedal. Swing or flip lid – simple and quick, suitable for dry waste. It's important that the lid closes quietly and tightly – that keeps odours in.
The simplest option is one waste bin with two or three inner buckets: for example, for mixed waste, plastic and metal, and food waste. Paper and glass can be collected separately in a pantry or on the balcony. Models such as the Brabantia Bo 2 × 30 l or a two-compartment recycling bin take up no more space than an ordinary waste bin.
Steel waste bins are sturdy and long-lasting, and a matt or fingerprint-proof finish looks neat. Check that the inner bucket is removable and easy to wash, and that the base is protected from moisture and doesn't slide on the floor.
Choose a waste bin for which you can easily find suitable bags. Some manufacturers offer perfectly fitted drawstring bags – they don't slip down and are easy to remove.
For the bathroom, 3–5 l pedal or wall-mounted bins work well, and for a study, open 7–15 l paper bins.
You'll find all models for the kitchen, bathroom and office in the Brabantia waste bins category, and more sorting solutions in the Recycling bins category.
