Choosing the right garbage bin size for your property

Picking the wrong bin size is a common and easily avoidable mistake. Too small, and waste overflows between collections. Too large, and you're paying for capacity you never use.

For a typical household, a 60 to 90 litre bin with a foot pedal or snap-fit lid is usually enough for daily kitchen and general waste, especially where collection happens regularly. Larger homes, villas, or small apartment blocks often do better with a 360 litre wheeled bin, which handles higher volumes without needing constant emptying.

Commercial and institutional properties—hotels, schools, offices—generally need something in the 1100 litre range, particularly where waste is collected on a set schedule rather than daily. Wheels and side handles matter here too, since moving a full bin without them becomes a genuine safety issue.

If you're unsure, it's worth erring slightly larger rather than smaller, since overflow waste creates hygiene and pest problems fast. Our team can help you size bins correctly for your property and collection frequency.