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How to Choose a Litter Bin

Determine the right litter bin for your outdoor space with our comprehensive guide.

With such a wide variety of litter bins available, it can be difficult to know which one is exactly right for your premises.

But worry not - Glasdon offer litter bins to suit almost any location and function, and this guide will help you pick the most suitable litter bin for your requirements. Simply click the type of litter bin you’re looking for and browse some of our best-selling options.

Public Space Litter Bins
Large Capacity Litter Bins
Dual-Stream Litter Bins
Slimline Litter Bins
Transparent Litter Bins
Metal Litter Bins

Still can’t find the right litter bin for you? Contact our expert team for further assistance.

Public Space Litter Bins:

Ideal for parks, gardens, streets, town squares, promenades, footpaths, and almost any other public space, our litter bins are weather- and vandal-resistant to ensure long-lasting litter collection.

nexus 30 recycling bin with blue paper waste graphics on an office floor

Glasdon Jubilee™ 110 Litter Bin

Four apertures allow approach from any direction.
Traditional aesthetic with unique ribbed design to deter fly posting and graffiti.
Available in Black, Dark Blue, Deep Green, Anthracite Grey, or Millstone colours.

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Topsy 2000® Litter Bin

Lightweight lift-off hood provides easy access for emptying.
Liner capacity of 90 litres suits parks, paths, and streets.
Available in 9 standard colours to match your location.

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Topsy™ 65 Litter Bin

Compact design, ideal for where floor space is limited.
Perfect for commercial, educational, and leisure environments.
Available with Billy Bin-it™ graphics to encourage children to recycle.

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Topsy Royale™ Litter Bin

Blends traditional aesthetic with convenient emptying via lift-off hood.
Complements town centres, high streets, and modern architecture.
Available in Black, Deep Green, or Dark Blue colours.

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Sherwood™ Litter Bin with Hooded Top

Realistic natural wood effect.
Material is weather- and vandal-resistant and requires minimal maintenance.
Choice of light oak or dark oak wood effect.

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Origin™ Curve 110 & Origin™ Horizon 110 Litter Bin

Award-winning environmental performance.
Manufactured using 86% recycled material, and fully recyclable at the end of its service life.
Choice of Brown Enviropol® or Black Enviropol® material.

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Plaza® Litter Bin

100 litre capacity is ideal for streets, parks, and venues.
Keyless locking system helps keep the bin secure.
Available in Black, Dark Blue, Millstone, and Sandstone.

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Electra™ Curve Litter Bin

Curved hood prevents litter being left on top.
Sleek design suits contemporary environments.
Choice of 60 litre or 85 litre capacity models.

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Hooded Trimline 25™ Litter Bin

Can be wall-mounted or post-mounted.
Available with or without hood.
Expanded 50 litre capacity available with our Super Trimline 50™ range.

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Glasdon offer a wide selection of litter bins with different styles and functions. If you haven’t found what you’re looking for above, we’re sure to provide an alternative that is right for your public space.

Consider our Elipsa™ Litter Bin, Community™ Litter Bin, Futuro™ Litter Bin, Brunel™ Litter Bin, Evolution™ Litter Bin, Luna™ Litter Bin, Topsy Jubilee™ Litter Bin, or browse our full range.

Large Capacity Litter Bins:

For areas with higher footfall or locations with less frequent waste collection, our large capacity litter bins can handle higher volumes of waste, helping prevent overflow.

Glasdon Jubilee™ 240 Wheelie Bin Housing

Houses a 240-litre wheelie bin or a sack up to 300 litres.
3-point interlocking system to keep wheelie bin secure.
Co-ordinates with the wider Glasdon Jubilee™ range.

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Nexus® City 140 Litter Housing

Aperture flap keeps litter contained and prevents access by pests.
Houses a 140-litre wheeled container.
Expanded 240 litre capacity model also available.

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Nexus® 360 Litter Bin

Houses a 360 litre or 240 litre wheeled container.
Huge capacity aids collection of high volumes of waste.
Choice of Black or Anthracite Grey colours.

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Modus™ Litter Housing

Securely houses large wheeled containers.
Ideal for waste management outside building blocks and offices.
Choice of 770 litre or 1280 litre capacity.

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Visage™ Screen System

Conceals unsightly waste containers behind screen walls.
Two, three or four side configurations.
Choice of 770 litre or 1280 litre size.

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Dual-Stream Litter Bins:

Perfect for combining a litter or general waste stream with a recycling waste stream, our duo litter bins provide a solution for local authorities and organisations looking to increase their recycling rates.

Glasdon Jubilee™ Duo 220 Litter Bin

220 litre capacity divided between two waste streams.
Traditional design co-ordinates with the wider Glasdon Jubilee™ range.
Variety of waste streams available.

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Nexus® 200 Litter Bin

Sleek design for modern and commercial spaces.
200 litre capacity divided between two waste streams.
Variety of waste streams available.

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Slimline Litter Bins:

Where space is limited, such as confined urban streets or narrow footpaths, our compact litter bins offer the same Glasdon quality in a smaller, less obstructive unit.

Streamline Jubilee™ Litter Bin

Space-saving design reduces obstruction for pedestrians.
Suitable for narrow footpaths and tight streets.
Co-ordinates with the wider Glasdon Jubilee™ range.

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Mini Plaza® Litter Bin

Compact design provides a smaller footprint than the Plaza®.
Keyless locking system helps keep the bin secure.
Available in Black, Dark Blue, Deep Green, Millstone, and Sandstone colours.

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Glasdon Jubilee™ City 100 Litter Bin

Compact design aids waste collection in urban environments.
Wheeled liner can be emptied via a refuse collection vehicle.
Compliant with critical elements of the BS EN 840 standard for mechanical lifting.

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Nexus City® 35 Food Waste Bin

Sleek design for food waste recycling in confined spaces.
Self-returning aperture helps to contain odours.
Can be ground-fixed or mounted to a wall or post.

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Transparent Litter Bins:

For locations where security is paramount, our transparent litter bins provide security operatives and the general public with a clear view of the bin’s contents.

Origin® Vision 110 Transparent Security Bin

Clear polycarbonate panels allow easy viewing of the bin’s contents.
Effective solution for the 2025 Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act.
Contains 60% recycled material content.

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Origin® Insight 110 Transparent Security Bin

Clear polycarbonate windows allow easy viewing of the bin’s contents.
Rustic style is ideal for outdoor areas like parks or plazas.
Contains 81% recycled material content.

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Origin® Aspect 110 Transparent Security Bin

Open-sided Amortec® coated steel frame allows easy viewing of the bin’s contents.
Effective solution for the 2025 Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act.
Contains 57% recycled material content.

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Orbis™ Sack Holder

Sack holder ensures clear visibility for areas with heightened security requirements.
Ideal for transport hubs, event grounds, and sporting arenas.
Available as Single, Double, Triple, or Quad models.

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TSU™ Sack Holder

Exceeds Home Office requirements for placement in strategically critical transport locations.
Wall mounted model achieves a 3-star blast performance rating.
Available with up to two waste streams.

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Luna™ Vision Litter Bin

Viewing window provides clear view of contents.
Large, open top design makes disposal of waste easy.
Available in Black, Cool Dark Grey, Millstone, or Sandstone colours.

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Metal Litter Bins:

While most of our range is manufactured from in-house polymers, we also offer a selection of steel and stainless steel litter bins.

Invicta™ Litter Bin

Traditional style suits parks, streets, and town centres.
Armortec® coating provides weather and corrosion resistance.
Four apertures allow approach from any direction.

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Metal Chieftain™ Litter Bin

Durable, low maintenance, and fire-resistant.
Armortec® coating provides weather and corrosion resistance.
Available in Black or Deep Green colours.

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Centrum™ Litter Bin

Manufactured from 1.5mm thick Grade 316 stainless steel.
Excellent weather and corrosion resistance.
Brushed finish gives the bin an appealing aesthetic.

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Glasdon Litter Bins

We understand that many organisations wish to feature custom branding or graphics on their litter bins. Whether it be the crest or coat of arms of a local authority, sleek corporate branding, or bright and eye-catching visuals for a leisure space, we can adapt our products to suit your requirements. To learn more about this, and to view examples of our previous work, visit our page on personalisation and branding.

If you’re uncertain about which litter bin is best for your outdoor location, don’t hesitate to contact our specialist team. They will take a comprehensive approach, assessing your requirements in terms of capacity, placement, number of bins, and waste streams in order to advise you on the best solution for your location.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017