Types of Waste Bins and Their Uses

Whether it's for outdoor areas, commercial spaces, restaurants, or hospitals, effective waste sorting in every industry relies on plastic waste bins. However, different sectors have varying requirements for the material, capacity, and accessories of plastic garbage bins. As one of China's leading waste bin manufacturers, ENLIGHTENING PALLET offers a wide range of plastic garbage cans. Today, we'll introduce the different types of waste bins they produce and their specific uses to help you make informed bulk purchasing decisions.

As a leading plastic garbage bin supplier in China, ENLIGHTENING PALLET operates its own manufacturing facility, where all plastic waste bins are produced using injection molding technology and go through a strict production process. You can click on our other article - Injection Moulding for Plastic Waste Bin - to learn more in detail.
Below are the main types of our bulk waste bins:

2 wheel trash can

ENLIGHTENING PALLET's two-wheel garbage bins are mainly made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) through injection molding. They come in a variety of capacities - including 80L, 100L, 120L, 140L, and 240L - to meet different usage needs. Some two-wheel bins are also designed with a foot pedal, allowing users to open the lid without direct hand contact, ensuring better hygiene and safety. These bins are ideal for outdoor areas, shopping malls, restaurants, and other high-traffic environments.

Outdoor 2 Wheeled Waste Bin

120L Waste Bin

240L Waste Bins

4 wheel garbage bin

ENLIGHTENING PALLET's 4-wheel garbage bins are specifically designed for outdoor applications. These outdoor plastic garbage cans come in various capacities - including 400L, 660L, 770L, 800L, 1100L, and 1200L - to meet different outdoor waste management needs. The large plastic garbage bins can also be customized in color (such as green, red, blue, black, or yellow) to support waste sorting and classification. Whether for construction sites or municipal waste management, these four-wheel bins are an ideal choice.

660L Plastic Waste Bin

1100L Wheelie Bin With Chain

660L Black Waste Bin With Metal Pedal

Pedal/Step-on Bins

Foot-pedal plastic waste bins allow users to open the lid without touching it by hand, making them highly hygienic and convenient. For kitchens, offices, and public restrooms, foot-pedal bins are an ideal choice. ENLIGHTENING PALLET offers foot-pedal plastic bins in various capacities, such as 50L and 70L. In addition, some of our outdoor wheeled bins are also designed with foot-pedal functionality for added convenience.

50L/70L Pedal Wheeled Green Garbage Bin

Plastic Euro Foot Pedal Waste Rubbish Container

Recycle Trash Bin With Pedal And Yellow Lid

Lidded Waste Bins

To help contain odors, we also offer flip-top waste bins. These bins are ideal for indoor environments such as offices and kitchens, effectively preventing unpleasant smells - especially during hot summer months. Our lidded waste bins come in various shapes (such as square and round) and different capacities, including 60L, 80L, and 100L, to meet diverse indoor waste management needs.

Indoor HDPE Plastic Push Lid Wholesale Dustbin

Plastic Round Push Lid Rubbish Bin

Green Push Lid Wholesale Wheelie Recycling Bin

Medical Waste Bins

For places with strict hygiene standards such as hospitals and clinics, we also offer medical waste bins. Our medical waste bins are made of HDPE material and come in two styles - foot-pedal type and wheeled type - with capacities ranging from 16 liters to 1100 liters to meet the needs of different departments. They are also available in various sizes, such as 32×25×42 cm, 49×48×84 cm, and 104×135×130 cm, ensuring that hospitals can find the right dimensions and capacities for their medical waste disposal requirements.

Large Capacity Medical Waste Bin

Hospital Waste Container 240L

50L Medical Waste Bin

Sharps Container

For the disposal of needles, blades, glass shards, and other sharp waste in hospitals, we also provide sharps containers. These containers are made of medical-grade polypropylene (PP) and are available in capacities ranging from 0.1L to 30L. They feature a transparent lid design to prevent overfilling, and some models are equipped with a safety locking mechanism to prevent leakage and accidental opening.

Round Medical Sharp Container

3 Gallon Sharps Disposal Container

Medical Waste Collection Sharp Container

Choosing the right plastic trash can is essential to keeping your site clean and compliant with local waste management. If you decide to wholesale trash cans, here are the key factors to consider before purchasing in bulk:

Determine the Capacity You Need

Plastic trash cans come in a wide range of sizes-from 30 liter indoor trash cans to 1,100 liter outdoor trash cans.
• Small (30-70 liters): Suitable for offices, restrooms, and indoor commercial areas.
• Medium (120-240 liters): Commonly used in residential or small commercial settings.
• Large (360-1,100 liters): Best suited for outdoor collection, factories, hospitals, or public facilities.

Consider the Application Environment

The choice of waste bin depends on the specific setting:
• Indoor use: For enclosed spaces such as offices or kitchens, small plastic bins are suitable. You can choose either flip-top or foot-pedal designs, with capacity selected based on the expected amount of waste.
• Outdoor use: For waste sorting in public outdoor areas, it is best to choose UV-resistant HDPE bins that can withstand prolonged sun exposure without color fading. ENLIGHTENING PALLET's two-wheel and four-wheel bins are both suitable for outdoor use.
• Medical or hazardous waste: For medical waste, bins with color coding, sealed lids, and foot-pedal operation are recommended to ensure hygiene and safety.
• Industrial areas: Choose bins with reinforced handles and durable wheels to handle rough terrain or heavy loads efficiently.

Check the Design and Functionality

Before placing a bulk order for plastic waste bins, you can first purchase samples to check the product quality.
• Lid types: Closed, flip-top, or foot-pedal lids to minimize odors and contact.
• Wheels: Two-wheel bins for easy mobility; four-wheel bins for transporting larger amounts of waste.
• Handles: Ergonomic, non-slip handles for easier pushing and pulling.
• Drainage holes: Facilitate efficient cleaning and emptying of the bins.

Consider Customization Options

If you want to bulk purchase plastic waste bins specifically for your company, you can also opt for customization services. ENLIGHTENING PALLET, for example, offers OEM/ODM services, allowing you to customize the color, logo, lid, capacity, size, and more to meet the requirements of your project.

Strong Production Capacity

As a professional dustbin manufacturer in China, ENLIGHTENING PALLET operates two plastic waste bin factories, equipped with over 60 production lines and more than 700 specialized injection molds. This allows us to produce plastic waste bins within the required timeframe according to different bulk order volumes.

Comprehensive Certifications

All of our plastic trash cans meet international safety standards and are certified to EN840-5, ISO9001, and CE. They also undergo numerous tests, including impact testing, load-bearing testing, and flame retardancy testing, to ensure safe delivery to our customers.

Wide Range of Products

We offer a wide range of plastic waste bins. Whether it's wheeled garbage bins, foot-pedal bins, flip-top bins, medical waste bins, or sharps containers, we provide multiple sizes and capacities to meet the recycling needs of different types of waste.

Commitment to Sustainability

All of our plastic waste bins are made from HDPE and PP materials, which are 100% recyclable. Once they reach the end of their service life, they can be taken to local recycling facilities, helping to reduce environmental pollution.